- Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private school while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public school.
- IIT is located in Chicago, IL and Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA.
- IIT has more expensive tuition of $51,763 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- IIT has tighter acceptance rate of 54.03% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than IIT (1,310).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than IIT (6,943 students).
Illinois Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #48 in National Universities #5 in Illinois | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
IIT| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,763 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $33,810 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $36,536 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $100 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 54.03% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 18.53% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,943 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 3,125 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 3,818 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 1,012 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $78,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,722) $6,979 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 387 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 1,019 Full-time 285 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $118,842 for Faculties $76,603 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |