- Shenandoah University (SU) 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 SU ($36,028).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than SU (83.25%).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than SU (4,260 students).
Shenandoah University View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
SU| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 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 | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 35.58% |
| Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $52,300 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |