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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Annandale, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,896 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nvcc.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,412 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,790 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,690 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,109 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,876 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 57% |
Admission |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | - | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $247 |
Diversity |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northern Virginia Community College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northern Virginia Community College | 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
- Northern Virginia Community College is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (51,896 students vs. 38,170 students)
Northern Virginia Community College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Virginia Community College or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 123.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Virginia Community College for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $5,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at Virginia Tech than Northern Virginia Community College ($31,754.00 vs. $10,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Virginia Community College than Virginia Tech ($10,109 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Virginia Community College are 45.9% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($8,690 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Virginia Community College than Virginia Tech (60% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Virginia Community College students is 16% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,876 vs. $7,649)
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Virginia Community College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Northern Virginia Community College .
Northern Virginia Community College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Virginia Community 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 Northern Virginia Community College.
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $18,900 more per year than Northern Virginia Community College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $46,100)
- Northern Virginia Community College students graduate with a $12,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($11,000 vs. $23,966)
- Northern Virginia Community College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($113 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Virginia Community College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/