Virginia Tech vs. Pepperdine |
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents $36,694 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,742 |
cheaper$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,020 |
Less$8,832 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,245 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
Easier56.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.71% |
Favorable27.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.87% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger38,170 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,030 |
Larger30,434 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,662 |
Larger7,736 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,368 |
Smaller1,625 | Online Student Population | Larger3,100 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
2,341 | Number of faculties | 841 |
Lower$114,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$121,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.