- University of Miami is a private school while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public school.
- University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, FL and Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA.
- University of Miami has more expensive tuition of $59,926 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- University of Miami has tighter acceptance rate of 35.70% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- University of Miami has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Virginia Tech (1,330).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than University of Miami (19,402 students).
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| #39 in National Universities #2 in Florida | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Coral Gables, FL | 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 | ||
| $59,926 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $44,858 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $37,806 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $85 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 35.70% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 20.22% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,402 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 12,504 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 6,898 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 960 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 92% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $72,900 | 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: 4,495) $9,460 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,450 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,451 Full-time 283 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 11,599 Full-time 565 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $120,379 for Faculties $78,199 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |