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UT Austin Baylor Penn State JMU NC State Texas Tech OU Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA UT Dallas| Texas A&M University College Station | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 74,014 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,339 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 57% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,422 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 27,203 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $247 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 38,170 students)
Texas A&M vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Texas A&M than Virginia Tech ($36,239.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Texas A&M ($19,301 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 9.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,550 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than Virginia Tech (59% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 60.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,278 vs. $7,649)
Texas A&M vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 2 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Texas A&M vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Texas A&M University College Station (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $600 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $65,000)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $5,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,966)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $247)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/