- Emory & Henry College is a private school while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than Emory & Henry College ($35,280).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than Emory & Henry College (72.23%).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than Emory & Henry College (1,358 students).
| Emory & Henry College View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #188 in Liberal Arts Colleges #26 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Emory, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,280 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $25,995 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $29,675 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 72.23% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 24.56% | Yield | 35.58% |
| Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,358 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 1,082 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 276 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 3 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 997) $7,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 92 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 246 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $64,027 for Faculties $49,281 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |