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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Georgia College & State University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 57% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $247 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Virginia Tech than Georgia College & State University ($31,754.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Georgia College ($19,301 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($10,948 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Virginia Tech (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,610 vs. $7,649)
Georgia College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 67 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Georgia College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Georgia College & State University (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,700 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,966)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/