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Florida State Penn State JMU USF Main Campus NC State FIU Purdue FAU Clemson Florida UofSC UVA| University of Central Florida | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 57% |
Admission |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $247 |
Diversity |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 38,170 students)
UCF vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 170.3% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Central Florida ($31,754.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Virginia Tech ($13,108 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 10.3% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,498 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than Virginia Tech (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 30.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,986 vs. $7,649)
UCF vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UCF .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 31 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Central Florida (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $16,100 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $5,696 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($18,270 vs. $23,966)
- UCF graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($188 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/