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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Collegeville, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,492 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursinus.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,196 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,196 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,064 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,625 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,758 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,443 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,008 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ursinus College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ursinus College | 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,492 students)
Ursinus College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursinus College or Virginia Tech?
- Ursinus College is 366.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Ursinus College than Virginia Tech ($59,196.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Ursinus College ($22,205 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 1.2% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($14,888 vs. $15,064)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 412.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($43,758 vs. $8,542)
Ursinus College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursinus College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Ursinus College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Ursinus College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursinus College 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 Ursinus College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Ursinus College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $7,000 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $58,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/