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NJIT Penn State JMU TCNJ NC State Seton Hall University Purdue Rutgers University-Camden Clemson SUNY Stony Brook UofSC UVA| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 57% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 38,170 students)
Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Virginia Tech?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Virginia Tech than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($31,754.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Virginia Tech ($17,535 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 9.7% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,680 vs. $13,909)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick as Virginia Tech (57% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 67.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,785 vs. $7,649)
Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 15 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $1,200 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $65,000)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $1,751 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,966)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($229 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/