- Marymount University is a private school while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Marymount University has more expensive tuition of $39,050 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than Marymount University (92.26%).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than Marymount University (3,711 students).
Marymount University View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Arlington, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,050 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $23,446 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $21,312 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 92.26% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 18.18% | Yield | 35.58% |
| Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,711 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 1,436 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 864 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $57,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 1,108) $9,480 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 193 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 353 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $76,045 for Faculties $73,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |