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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| University of the Sciences | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 57% |
Admission |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | - | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
USciences | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 32% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Virginia Tech?
- University of the Sciences is 113.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Virginia Tech than University of the Sciences ($31,754.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 38.8% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,680 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of the Sciences (57% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($7,649 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or USciences .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 65 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of the Sciences (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $26,100 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/