- Both Virginia State University (VSU) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than VSU ($22,006).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than VSU (91.11%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than VSU (910).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than VSU (4,648 students).
| Virginia State University View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #33 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Petersburg, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
VSU| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,755 Virginia residents $22,006 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $12,841 Virginia residents $24,154 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $11,964 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 91.11% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 19.93% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 910 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,648 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 4,300 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 348 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 48 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 2,766) $6,744 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 681 Full-time 322 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $73,516 for Faculties $67,422 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |