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Overview |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 55% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 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 | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $247 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Kentucky based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 32,703 students)
Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Kentucky ($33,310.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Virginia Tech ($19,838 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($14,888 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Virginia Tech (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 52.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($13,024 vs. $8,542)
Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 67 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Kentucky (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $14,000 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $1,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,966)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($235 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/