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Penn State JMU Miami NC State Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Clemson UofSC UVA Pitt Mason| Ohio State University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 57% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 38,170 students)
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Ohio State than Virginia Tech ($35,762.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Ohio State ($19,301 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 10.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,680 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Virginia Tech (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,993 vs. $7,649)
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 85 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Ohio State University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $14,400 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/