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Overview |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 55% |
Admission |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 UConn based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 27,364 students)
UConn vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Virginia Tech?
- University of Connecticut is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at UConn than Virginia Tech ($39,000.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than UConn ($22,205 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 6.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,996 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Virginia Tech (75% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 98.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($16,989 vs. $8,542)
UConn vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 40 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UConn (3.74)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Virginia Tech (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $3,000 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- UConn graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/