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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue USAFA Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| United States Naval Academy | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 57% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $247 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Virginia Tech than United States Naval Academy ($31,754.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than United States Naval Academy (57% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($7,649 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/