Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University ECSU WSSU Temple Longwood University| Vermont Technical College | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,136 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,984 | $5,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,992 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,898 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,253 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,605 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $305 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 5,136 students)
Vermont Tech vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or VSU?
- Vermont Technical College is 80.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Vermont Tech than Virginia State University ($19,992.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Vermont Tech ($16,184 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 0.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,898 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($12,300 vs. $12,000)
Vermont Tech vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Vermont Tech vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech or VSU? 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 VSU and Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Vermont Technical College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $8,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,700)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $13,450 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($16,050 vs. $29,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($165 vs. $305)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/