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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Virginia Tech?
- Georgetown College is 235.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Georgetown College than Virginia Tech ($40,610.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Virginia Tech ($15,152 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 13.1% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,210 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 427% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($40,308 vs. $7,649)
Georgetown College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 165 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Georgetown College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Georgetown College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $18,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $46,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/