FSU vs. Virginia Tech
The following statements compare Florida State University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Virginia Tech's tuition ($36,694) is more expensive than FSU ($21,683).
- FSU's acceptance rate (25.38%) is lower than Virginia Tech (57.03%).
- FSU has higher yield (31.34%) than Virginia Tech (26.73%).
- Virginia Tech's SAT score (1,330) is higher than FSU (1,310).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- FSU (43,234 students) is larger than Virginia Tech (38,294 students) with more enrolled students.
- Virginia Tech ($9,452) has higher amount of financial aid than FSU ($8,848).
- Virginia Tech's graduation rate (86%) is higher than FSU (83%).

Florida State University
Public, 4 years • Tallahassee, FL #99 National Universities, #3 in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,517 In-State
$21,683 out-of-state
$21,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,848
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
25.38% Acceptance Rate
31.34% Yield
Enrollment
32,217 Undergraduate
11,017 Graduate
5,324 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,687 Faculties (full-time)
7,154 Staffs (full-time)
$103,515 Faculty Salary
$57,740 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,490 annual charge
-6,709 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Public, 4 years • Blacksburg, VA #66 National Universities, #4 in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,478 In-State
$36,694 out-of-state
$36,694 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,452
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
57.03% Acceptance Rate
26.73% Yield
Enrollment
30,504 Undergraduate
7,790 Graduate
1,498 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,219 Faculties (full-time)
8,706 Staffs (full-time)
$108,802 Faculty Salary
$67,140 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,520 annual charge
-10,213 capacity
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