Virginia Tech vs. UC Davis |
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #48 in National Universities #54 in World University Rankings #16 in California 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$15,478 Virginia Residents $36,694 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,247 California Residents $46,024 Out-of-State |
expensive$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,560 California Residents $29,662 Out-of-State |
Less$8,832 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,054 |
Admission | ||
1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Easier56.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter37.34% |
Favorable27.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.09% |
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 Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller38,170 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,679 |
Smaller30,434 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,532 |
Smaller7,736 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,147 |
Larger1,625 | Online Student Population | Smaller353 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
86% | Graduate Rate | 86% |
Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,290) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
2,341 | Number of faculties | 3,126 |
Lower$114,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$151,148 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.