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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT Penn State JMU UH NC State Purdue Texas Tech Clemson UofSC UVA| The University of Texas at Dallas | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $247 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 31,570 students)
UT Dallas vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or Virginia Tech?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UT Dallas than Virginia Tech ($39,776.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Virginia Tech ($13,555 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 4.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,142 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than Virginia Tech (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 94.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($14,858 vs. $7,649)
UT Dallas vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 55 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
UT Dallas vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas 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 UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $6,000 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $5,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,966)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/