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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Miami Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 55% |
Admission |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 38,294 students)
UC vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,310.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Virginia Tech ($21,511 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 14.1% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,048 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Virginia Tech (68% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,542 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 45 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
UC vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $19,400 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,966)
- UC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/