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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,323 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,774 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,930 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 55% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,827 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 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 Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 3,323 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Virginia Tech?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Virginia Tech than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($33,310.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Virginia Tech ($20,964 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 0.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,774 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Virginia Tech (66% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 28% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,930 vs. $8,542)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 156 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,700 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,818)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/