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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Shenandoah University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 4,260 students)
SU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Virginia Tech?
- Shenandoah University is 179.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at SU than Virginia Tech ($33,790.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than SU ($19,301 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 12.9% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,230 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 206.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($23,467 vs. $7,649)
SU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or SU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 205 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
SU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Shenandoah University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $16,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $48,300)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $1,034 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,966 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/