University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA) vs. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Atlantic Coast Conference

  • Both University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are public.
  • Both schools are located in Virginia.
  • UVA has more expensive tuition of $58,014 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
  • UVA has tighter acceptance rate of 27.35% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
  • UVA has higher SAT scores of 1,490 than Virginia Tech (1,330).
  • Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than UVA (26,082 students).
University of Virginia-Main Campus

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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#31 in National Universities
#2 in Virginia
Rankings#66 in National Universities
#4 in Virginia
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Charlottesville, VALocationBlacksburg, VA
UVAKnown asVirginia Tech
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$20,986 Virginia residents
$58,014 out-of-state
Undergraduate$15,478 Virginia residents
$36,694 out-of-state
$22,612 Virginia residents
$36,198 out-of-state
Graduate$18,013 Virginia residents
$34,085 out-of-state
$23,989Financial Aid$8,832
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$85 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$75 graduate
27.35%Acceptance Rate70.06%
37.66%Yield35.58%
1,490 SAT, 33 ACTTest Scores1,330 SAT, 30 ACT
Student Population
26,082Total Students38,170
17,444Undergraduate30,434
8,638Graduate7,736
1,038Online Enrollment1,625
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
95%Graduation Rate86%
2%Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate91%
$79,400Average Earning after Graduation$67,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429)
$7,790 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300)
$6,168 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
2,484 Full-time
130 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,109 Full-time
232 Part-time
9,780 Full-time
281 Part-time
Number of Staffs8,076 Full-time
531 Part-time
$139,562 for Faculties
$77,583 Part-time
Average Salary$108,802 for Faculties
$67,140 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023