- Regent University 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 Regent University ($20,686).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than Regent University (78.30%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Regent University (1,150).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than Regent University (10,337 students).
| Regent University View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #153 in National Universities #8 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Virginia Beach, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | ||
| $20,686 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $17,828 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $7,906 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 78.30% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 31.11% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,150 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,337 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 4,541 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 5,796 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 8,451 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $45,600 | 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: 1,005) $4,864 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 | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 577 Full-time 83 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $76,927 for Faculties $57,052 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |