- Both Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) are public.
- Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA and UTK is located in Knoxville, TN.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than UTK ($31,974).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than UTK (76.97%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than UTK (1,240).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than UTK (33,805 students).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville View More Rivals | |
| #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia | Rankings | #176 in National Universities #11 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Blacksburg, VA | Location | Knoxville, TN |
Virginia Tech| Known as | UTK | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | $13,484 Tennessee residents $31,974 out-of-state |
| $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,620 Tennessee residents $32,108 out-of-state |
| $8,832 | Financial Aid | $11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 70.06% | Acceptance Rate | 76.97% |
| 35.58% | Yield | 33.70% |
| 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,170 | Total Students | 33,805 |
| 30,434 | Undergraduate | 27,039 |
| 7,736 | Graduate | 6,766 |
| 1,625 | Online Enrollment | 2,236 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $67,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 8,535) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,665 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,790 Full-time 2,168 Part-time |
| $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,104 for Faculties $60,159 Part-time |