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Overview |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 57% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 86.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Virginia Tech than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($31,754.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Virginia Tech ($11,251 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 1.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,680 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Virginia Tech (69% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 42.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,868 vs. $7,649)
UNCSA vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 102 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $25,900 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $39,100)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/