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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Iowa Maryland ISU William & Mary| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 57% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $247 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nebraska | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($31,754.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Virginia Tech ($16,805 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 2% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,430 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Virginia Tech (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 43% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,941 vs. $7,649)
Nebraska vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 65 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Nebraska vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $15,400 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $2,266 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,966)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($224 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/