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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| John Carroll University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $247 |
Diversity |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
JCU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Virginia Tech?
- John Carroll University is 272.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at JCU than Virginia Tech ($47,300.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than JCU ($22,205 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 5.1% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,160 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 278.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($32,359 vs. $8,542)
JCU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 83 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
JCU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than John Carroll University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $7,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $57,600)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,939)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($247 vs. $278)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/