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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Virginia Tech | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | N/A |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 409 students)
Virginia Tech vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 134.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Virginia Tech than Patrick Henry College ($31,754.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than PHC ($19,301 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 15.1% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,020 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Virginia Tech (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 76.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($13,531 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Virginia Tech .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Virginia Tech vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech or PHC? 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 PHC and Virginia Tech.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/