| Virginia Tech vs. UT Austin |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in National Universities #49 in World University Rankings #3 in Texas 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 | 1 Year Certificate 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$11,678 Texas Residents $42,778 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,012 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,832 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier56.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.35% |
| Lower27.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable48.37% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller38,170 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,384 |
| Smaller30,434 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,309 |
| Smaller7,736 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,075 |
| Larger1,625 | Online Student Population | Smaller375 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower86% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,341 | Number of faculties | 3,319 |
| Lower$114,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$133,806 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.