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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland Dickinson College William & Mary VCU| Franklin and Marshall College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 57% |
Admission |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 32% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Virginia Tech?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 442.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at F&M than Virginia Tech ($65,652.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than F&M ($19,301 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 18.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,680 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Virginia Tech (63% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 542.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($49,177 vs. $7,649)
F&M vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or F&M .
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Virginia Tech (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $3,100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,966)
- F&M graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/