| Virginia Tech vs. Louisville |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,478 Virginia Residents $36,694 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,828 Kentucky Residents $29,174 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,418 Kentucky Residents $29,102 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,832 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter56.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.54% |
| Favorable27.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.25% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,170 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,017 |
| Larger30,434 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,921 |
| Larger7,736 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,096 |
| Smaller1,625 | Online Student Population | Larger4,193 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| 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: 3,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,341 | Number of faculties | 2,037 |
| Higher$114,302 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,842 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.