| VSU vs. Virginia Tech |
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|---|---|---|
#35 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #70 in National Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,755 Virginia Residents $22,006 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,478 Virginia Residents $36,694 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,841 Virginia Residents $24,154 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,013 Virginia Residents $34,085 Out-of-State |
| More$11,964 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower910 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,330 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier89.72% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.98% |
| Lower18.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.75% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,648 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,170 |
| Smaller4,300 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,434 |
| Smaller348 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,736 |
| Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger1,625 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 422 | Number of faculties | 2,341 |
| Lower$77,612 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,302 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.