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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue CU Boulder Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| University of Utah | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,734 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utah.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,175 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,697 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,437 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,399 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,072 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 18,781 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $247 |
Diversity |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Utah | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Utah | 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 Utah based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 34,734 students)
Utah vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Utah ($31,754.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Virginia Tech ($12,399 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 10.9% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,437 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Virginia Tech (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 26.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,696 vs. $7,649)
Utah vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Utah .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 80 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Utah vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah 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 Utah.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Utah (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $3,700 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $8,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,966)
- Utah graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/