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Penn State JMU NC State Wisconsin Purdue ISU Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Michigan Maryland| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 57% |
Admission |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $247 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 38,170 students)
Illinois vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Virginia Tech?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($31,754.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Virginia Tech ($14,544 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($12,680 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (57% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 116.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($16,552 vs. $7,649)
Illinois vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 95 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is the same as at Virginia Tech (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $1,500 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $65,000)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $3,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,966)
- Illinois 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 Illinois students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/