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Overview |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,170 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vt.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,104 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,754 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,649 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 47% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,321 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 25,825 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $230 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 38,170 students)
Virginia Tech vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Tech or Wisconsin?
- Virginia Tech is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Wisconsin than Virginia Tech ($37,904.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Virginia Tech ($13,376 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,680 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of Wisconsin Madison (57% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 46% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,171 vs. $7,649)
Virginia Tech vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Tech or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Virginia Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 90 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Virginia Tech vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Tech or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Virginia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is the same as at University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $200 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $1,716 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,966)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/