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Penn State JMU NC State Seattle U Purdue UCSD UWB Clemson UofSC UVA Wisconsin UT Austin| Virginia Tech | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 44% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $155 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 38,170 students)
Virginia Tech vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or UW-Seattle?
- Virginia Tech is 8.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at UW-Seattle than Virginia Tech ($39,687.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Virginia Tech ($10,603 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,680 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of Washington Seattle Campus (57% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 92.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($14,731 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 48 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Virginia Tech vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $800 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $65,000)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $8,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,966)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/