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Penn State JMU NC State Texas A&M Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Arkansas Maryland William & Mary| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 57% |
Admission |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $247 |
Diversity |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 32% | ||
Campus |
OU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 28,308 students)
OU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 146% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Virginia Tech than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($31,754.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than OU ($19,301 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 24.4% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,680 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Virginia Tech (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 38.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,561 vs. $7,649)
OU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or OU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 6 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
OU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $5,700 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $59,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $3,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,966)
- OU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/