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Overview |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 34% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $201 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | UVA | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UVA based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 26,082 students)
Virginia Tech vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at UVA than Virginia Tech ($51,870.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than UVA ($19,301 vs. $19,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,680 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of Virginia Main Campus (57% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 250.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($26,818 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 154 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UVA (3.85)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UVA (18.7%)
Virginia Tech vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech or UVA? 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 UVA and Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Virginia Tech (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $12,200 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $65,000)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $4,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,966)
- UVA graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $247)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/