- Both University of Louisville and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are public.
- University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY and Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than University of Louisville ($29,174).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than University of Louisville (75.30%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than University of Louisville (1,170).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than University of Louisville (22,017 students).
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| #135 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Louisville, KY | 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,828 Kentucky residents $29,174 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $14,418 Kentucky residents $29,102 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $9,508 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 75.30% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 33.80% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,017 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 15,921 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 6,096 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 4,193 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $48,600 | 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: 3,942) $7,568 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 |
| 1,070 Full-time 967 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 5,896 Full-time 1,103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $73,522 for Faculties $72,076 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |