- Both Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and Florida State University (FSU) are public.
- Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA and FSU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than FSU ($18,786).
- FSU has tighter acceptance rate of 49.19% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than FSU (1,290).
- FSU is larger with 44,161 students than Virginia Tech (38,170 students).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | Florida State University View More Rivals | |
| #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia | Rankings | #99 in National Universities #3 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Blacksburg, VA | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
Virginia Tech| Known as | FSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's 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 | ||
| $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,656 Florida residents $18,786 out-of-state |
| $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,553 Florida residents $26,707 out-of-state |
| $8,832 | Financial Aid | $9,725 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 70.06% | Acceptance Rate | 49.19% |
| 35.58% | Yield | 37.53% |
| 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,290 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,170 | Total Students | 44,161 |
| 30,434 | Undergraduate | 32,936 |
| 7,736 | Graduate | 11,225 |
| 1,625 | Online Enrollment | 5,458 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $67,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) $7,160 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,148 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,631 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,744 Full-time 529 Part-time |
| $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,515 for Faculties $57,740 Part-time |