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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary Miami VCU| Ohio University Main Campus | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 55% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Applied | 25,648 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $247 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 24,937 students)
Ohio University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Virginia Tech?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Virginia Tech than Ohio University Main Campus ($33,310.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Virginia Tech ($20,550 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 9.5% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,594 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Virginia Tech (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 0.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,616 vs. $8,542)
Ohio University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 102 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Ohio University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $20,500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,966)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/