The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UNC has more expensive tuition & fees ($39,330) than Virginia Tech ($36,694).
  • It is harder to admit to UNC than Virginia Tech.
  • UNC has a higher submitted SAT score (1,460) than Virginia Tech (1,330).
  • UNC has higher submitted ACT score (32) than Virginia Tech (30).
  • Virginia Tech has more students with 38,170 students while UNC has 31,705 students.
  • Virginia Tech has more full-time faculties with 2,109 faculties while UNC has 1,910 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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UNCvs.Virginia Tech
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaLocationBlacksburg, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$8,989
Out-Of-State$39,330
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$15,478
Out-Of-State$36,694
52%% Receiving Financial Aid50%
$16,747Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,832
17.11 %Acceptance Rates56.98 %
46.01 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)27.75 %
1,460SAT Score1,330
32ACT Score30
91 %Graduation Rate86 %
5 %Transfer-out Rate-
96 %Retention Rate91 %
31,705Student Population38,170
1,910Number of Faculties2,109
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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