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Florida UCF Penn State JMU USF Main Campus NC State Purdue Auburn Clemson UofSC UVA FIU| Florida State University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 57% |
Admission |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $247 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 38,170 students)
Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 200.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Virginia Tech than Florida State University ($31,754.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Virginia Tech ($14,003 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,592 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Virginia Tech (89% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,169 vs. $7,649)
Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 5 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Florida State University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $13,600 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,750 vs. $23,966)
- Florida State graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($214 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/