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Florida State Penn State JMU NC State Georgia Purdue Clemson UCF UofSC UVA Miami UT Austin| University of Florida | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,814 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,521 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,724 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 55% |
Admission |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,375 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 15,707 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $247 |
Diversity |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Florida | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida | 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 Florida is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 38,294 students)
Florida vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 183.6% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Florida ($33,310.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Virginia Tech ($11,521 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 29.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,500 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Virginia Tech (88% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 25.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,724 vs. $8,542)
Florida vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 67 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Florida (3.9)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Florida (24%)
Florida vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Virginia Tech (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $2,400 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $8,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($15,815 vs. $23,966)
- Florida graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($163 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/