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IU Penn State JMU NC State Illinois Clemson UofSC UVA Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Mason| Virginia Tech | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 48% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $222 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 38,170 students)
Virginia Tech vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or Purdue?
- Virginia Tech is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Virginia Tech than Purdue University Main Campus ($31,754.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Virginia Tech ($12,576 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 26.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($10,030 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than Purdue University Main Campus (57% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 17% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,950 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 21 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Virginia Tech vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $3,800 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $61,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Purdue graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/