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Overview |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,776 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,600 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,600 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,210 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,263 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,050 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 55% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,121 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,525 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $247 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 3,776 students)
University of Richmond vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or Virginia Tech?
- University of Richmond is 393% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($62,600.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at University of Richmond than Virginia Tech ($62,600.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than University of Richmond ($22,205 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,888 vs. $16,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Virginia Tech (64% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 392.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($42,050 vs. $8,542)
University of Richmond vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 127 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
University of Richmond vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Virginia Tech (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $8,900 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $65,000)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,966)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($218 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/