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KSU Penn State JMU NC State GS Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Georgia Maryland| Georgia State University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 57% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $247 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 36,516 students)
Georgia State vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 69.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Virginia Tech than Georgia State University ($31,754.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Virginia Tech ($17,589 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,680 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Virginia Tech (94% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,563 vs. $7,649)
Georgia State vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 154 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Georgia State vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Georgia State University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $18,800 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $267 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,699 vs. $23,966)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/