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Penn State JMU Ohio State NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA UC Mason University of Dayton Maryland| Miami University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 55% |
Admission |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $247 |
Diversity |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Virginia Tech?
- Miami University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Miami than Virginia Tech ($36,851.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Miami ($22,205 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 12.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,888 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Virginia Tech (95% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,685 vs. $8,542)
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 49 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Miami University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $10,700 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $54,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $784 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,750)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($247 vs. $255)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/