- Both Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (Pitt) are public.
- Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA and Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Pitt has more expensive tuition of $39,890 than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
- Pitt has tighter acceptance rate of 59.71% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- Pitt has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Virginia Tech (1,330).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than Pitt (33,767 students).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus View More Rivals | |
| #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia | Rankings | #117 in National Universities #13 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Blacksburg, VA | Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
Virginia Tech| Known as | Pitt | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $21,524 Pennsylvania residents $39,890 out-of-state |
| $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,064 Pennsylvania residents $45,034 out-of-state |
| $8,832 | Financial Aid | $11,497 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 70.06% | Acceptance Rate | 59.71% |
| 35.58% | Yield | 24.32% |
| 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 38,170 | Total Students | 33,767 |
| 30,434 | Undergraduate | 24,420 |
| 7,736 | Graduate | 9,347 |
| 1,625 | Online Enrollment | 881 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $67,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,813) $7,230 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,261 Full-time 690 Part-time |
| 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 12,271 Full-time 993 Part-time |
| $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,887 for Faculties $66,190 Part-time |