| Virginia Tech vs. FSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,948 Virginia Residents $37,764 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,564 Virginia Residents $35,092 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State |
| More$9,452 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,848 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,360 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier54.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter24.22% |
| Lower25.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.89% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller38,857 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,889 |
| Smaller31,035 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,720 |
| Smaller7,822 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,169 |
| Smaller1,577 | Online Student Population | Larger5,761 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduate Rate | 86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,450 | Number of faculty | 2,167 |
| Higher$126,699 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$117,911 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.