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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| New England Institute of Technology | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Warwick, RI | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neit.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,100 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,100 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,800 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,437 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,552 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 57% |
Admission |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,375 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,769 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5%Open | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8%Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Academics |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $247 |
Diversity |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
New England Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,895 students)
New England Tech vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New England Tech or Virginia Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 165.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at New England Tech than Virginia Tech ($32,100.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than New England Tech ($19,301 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 32.5% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($12,680 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England Institute of Technology than Virginia Tech (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 77.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($13,552 vs. $7,649)
New England Tech vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New England Tech or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or New England Tech .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
New England Tech vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New England Tech 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 New England Tech.
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $22,100 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,966)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/