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Penn State JMU ASU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| University of Arizona | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 55% |
Admission |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $247 |
Diversity |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 38,294 students)
U of A vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 7% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at U of A than Virginia Tech ($39,340.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Virginia Tech ($18,144 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 3.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,400 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Virginia Tech (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 93.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($16,511 vs. $8,542)
U of A vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
U of A vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Arizona (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $11,000 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,966)
- U of A graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($196 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/