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Overview |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 55% |
Admission |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $247 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 38,294 students)
Alabama vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Virginia Tech than The University of Alabama ($33,310.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Virginia Tech ($21,761 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 0.3% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,840 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Virginia Tech (72% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 91.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($16,394 vs. $8,542)
Alabama vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 29 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Alabama vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than The University of Alabama (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $15,100 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $216 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,750 vs. $23,966)
- Alabama graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/