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UT Dallas Texas A&M Penn State JMU NC State UTSA Purdue Michigan Clemson UofSC UVA SMU| The University of Texas at Austin | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 57% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $247 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UT Austin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 38,170 students)
UT Austin vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 3.5% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at UT Austin than Virginia Tech ($41,070.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Virginia Tech ($17,434 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,680 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than Virginia Tech (86% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 8.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,321 vs. $7,649)
UT Austin vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 87 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UT Austin vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $3,600 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $65,000)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $1,716 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,966)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/