- University of Notre Dame (ND) is a private school while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public school.
- ND is located in Notre Dame, IN and Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA.
- ND has more expensive tuition of $62,693 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- ND has tighter acceptance rate of 18.92% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- ND has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than Virginia Tech (1,330).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than ND (13,105 students).
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| #19 in National Universities #1 in Indiana | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Notre Dame, IN | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
ND| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's 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 | ||
| $62,693 | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $62,502 | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $45,321 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 18.92% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 55.40% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,105 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 8,971 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 4,134 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 269 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $98,400 | 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: 6,831) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,210 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 5,726 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $136,509 for Faculties $71,992 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |