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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | McKeesport, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 363 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,505 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,269 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 57% |
Admission |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 672 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 589 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 363 students)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Greater Allegheny or Virginia Tech?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Virginia Tech than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($31,754.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($19,301 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 3.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,254 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Virginia Tech (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 34.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,269 vs. $7,649)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 267 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,700 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,818)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/