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Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech

The following statements compare University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky ($33,406).
  • Virginia Tech's acceptance rate (57.03%) is lower than Kentucky (92.38%).
  • Virginia Tech has higher yield (26.73%) than Kentucky (24.68%).
  • Virginia Tech's SAT score (1,330) is higher than Kentucky (1,170).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  • Virginia Tech (38,170 students) is larger than Kentucky (31,547 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($11,981) has higher amount of financial aid than Virginia Tech ($8,832).
  • Virginia Tech's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Kentucky (68%).
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,981
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.38% Acceptance Rate
24.68% Yield
Enrollment
22,735 Undergraduate
8,812 Graduate
4,064 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,754 Faculties (full-time)
10,702 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,362 annual charge
-8,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,880 annual charge
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Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,478 In-State
$36,694 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,832
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
57.03% Acceptance Rate
26.73% Yield
Enrollment
30,434 Undergraduate
7,736 Graduate
1,625 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,109 Faculties (full-time)
8,076 Staffs (full-time)
$108,802 Faculty Salary
$67,140 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,520 annual charge
-10,213 capacity
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