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Overview |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 83% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $240 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than VCU based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 28,082 students)
Virginia Tech vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at VCU than Virginia Tech ($33,726.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than VCU ($19,301 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3.3% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,279 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Virginia Tech (83% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($12,583 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 113 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Virginia Tech vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech or VCU? 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 VCU and Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $17,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,966)
- VCU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/