Boston vs. Virginia Tech |
#34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$67,680 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents $36,694 Out-of-State |
expensive$35,900 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State |
More$47,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,832 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,330 SAT 30 ACT |
Tighter16.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier56.98% |
Favorable34.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.75% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller15,287 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,170 |
Smaller9,982 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,434 |
Smaller5,305 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,736 |
Smaller814 | Online Student Population | Larger1,625 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower86% |
6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
1,379 | Number of faculties | 2,341 |
Higher$149,402 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,302 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.