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UC Santa Cruz vs. Virginia Tech

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University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$14,560 California Residents
$45,337 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents
$36,694 Out-of-State
cheaper$14,855 California Residents
$29,957 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$18,013 Virginia Residents
$34,085 Out-of-State
More$20,896Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,832
Admission
-Test Scores1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Tighter46.92%Acceptance RateEasier56.98%
Lower12.48%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable27.75%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller19,478Total EnrollmentLarger38,170
Smaller17,502Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger30,434
Smaller1,976Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,736
Smaller98Online Student PopulationLarger1,625
Completion & Outcomes
Lower76%Graduate RateHigher86%
5%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower88%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty23 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty17 to 1
918Number of faculties2,341
Higher$146,915Average Faculty SalaryLower$114,302
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.