| Virginia Tech vs. Duke |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in National Universities #17 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,174 Virginia Residents $33,857 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,244 |
| cheaper$16,522 Virginia Residents $31,443 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$59,141 |
| Less$8,345 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$48,351 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,520 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter8% |
| Lower34% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable54% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,024 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,172 |
| Larger30,020 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,717 |
| Smaller7,004 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,455 |
| Larger11,136 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,997 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower86% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,471) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,025) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,140) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,472) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,341 | Number of faculties | 4,305 |
| Lower$104,033 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$151,406 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.