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Overview |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,615 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,246 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,303 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,657 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 55% |
Admission |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,419 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 16,151 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.2% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $247 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 38,294 students)
Georgia vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Georgia ($33,310.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Virginia Tech ($16,303 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 32.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,246 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Virginia Tech (83% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 36.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,657 vs. $8,542)
Georgia vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 42 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Virginia Tech (3.97)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Georgia vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is the same as at Virginia Tech (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $8,600 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $4,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,966)
- Georgia graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($197 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/