UC Santa Cruz vs. Virginia Tech |
#68 in National Universities #21 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate 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 Tuition | cheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents $36,694 Out-of-State |
cheaper$14,855 California Residents $29,957 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State |
More$20,896 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,832 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT 30 ACT |
Tighter46.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier56.98% |
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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller19,478 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,170 |
Smaller17,502 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,434 |
Smaller1,976 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,736 |
Smaller98 | Online Student Population | Larger1,625 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower76% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
918 | Number of faculties | 2,341 |
Higher$146,915 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,302 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.