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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Penn State York | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | York, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 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 York | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 57% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 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 York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State York | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Virginia Tech?
- Penn State York is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Virginia Tech than Penn State York ($31,754.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Virginia Tech ($18,910 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 2.4% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,680 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Virginia Tech (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State York students is 10.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,440 vs. $7,649)
Penn State York vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 160 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Penn State York vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Penn State York (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,700 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,818)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/