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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Media, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,223 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,739 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,380 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 55% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,461 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 2,346 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $247 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,223 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or Virginia Tech?
- Penn State Brandywine is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Virginia Tech than Penn State Brandywine ($33,310.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Virginia Tech ($21,739 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 7.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,820 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Virginia Tech (69% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 9.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,380 vs. $8,542)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 241 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Penn State Brandywine (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,700 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $55,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,818)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/