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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason University of Alabama at Birmingham Maryland William & Mary VCU| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 57% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $247 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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 UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 19.6% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($31,754.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Virginia Tech ($18,588 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 14% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,122 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Virginia Tech (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 17.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,983 vs. $7,649)
UA Huntsville vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 11 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
UA Huntsville vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $14,500 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,966)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($242 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/