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Rutgers Penn State JMU Stevens NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason TCNJ Maryland| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 57% |
Admission |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 12,332 students)
NJIT vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Virginia Tech?
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Virginia Tech than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($31,754.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Virginia Tech ($17,762 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 15.1% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($12,680 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Virginia Tech (89% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey Institute of Technology students is 108.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($15,959 vs. $7,649)
NJIT vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 5 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
NJIT vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $2,200 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $65,000)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,966)
- NJIT graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/