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UConn Penn State JMU NC State UVM Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Rutgers UMass Dartmouth| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 57% |
Admission |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $247 |
Diversity |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UMass | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Virginia Tech?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at UMass than Virginia Tech ($37,405.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than UMass ($19,301 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,680 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Virginia Tech (85% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 61.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,350 vs. $7,649)
UMass vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 16 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Virginia Tech (3.97)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
UMass vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $55,200)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $34 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/