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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also known as Virginia Tech, is a public university operating across 10 schools and colleges.The university currently ranks the highest in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2023 and placed between #251-300. Georgia Institute of Technology overall ranking by QS is #97 out of 1401 globally, #26 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.
| Virginia Tech | Georgia Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 389 QS World University 2025 # 47 US News 2024 # 251 QS World University 2024 | # 114 QS World University 2025 # 18 QS World University 2024 # 33 US News 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 30 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 358 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2022 | # 5 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 13 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 287 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -94 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71.0 % | 23.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-620 GRE-305 IELTS-7 SAT-1300 TOEFL-95 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33857 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23670 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24705 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31370 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29140 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8032 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings- #363(QS – World University Rankings 2023) #62(US news an world report-Best National University) ; Top recruiters: Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Virginia Tech, Lockheed Martin Corp, Capital One Financial Corp; Average Salaries are as follows:
| Top Recruiters: A T Kearney; Accenture; Acuity Brands Lighting; Aerospace Corp; Akuna Capital; AT&T; Barry Wehmiller Design Group; BMW Manufacturing Co. etc. 75% of students get recruitment through the placement cell. Average Salaries By Degree:
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; GMAT/ GRE scores for graduate admission; 3 LORs; Sop; Resume; Proof of English language proficiency. | LOR; SOP; GPA- 3.3 (percentage equivalent 86-89%). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Scheller College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| ranking | # 301 for Management by QS World University 2024 # 251 for Management by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 75 for Management by QS World University 2024 # 38 for Management by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| exam scores | GMAT - 600/800GRE - 308/340IELTS - 7.5/9PTE - 53/90TOEFL - 96/120 | GMAT - 694/800GRE - 322/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 95/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.3 average and preferably 681 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -29448 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -40752 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary | #Average Salary117492 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jul 1, 2024 (Application Deadline For Fall Intake) Dec 1, 2024 (Application Deadline For Spring Intake) May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For Summer Intake) | Oct 4, 2024 (Application Deadline For Round 1) Jan 10, 2025 (Application Deadline For Round 2) Mar 7, 2025 (Application Deadline For Round 3) May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For Round 4) |
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| General Facts | Virginia Tech | Georgia Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1872 | 1885 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 62% Male, 38% Female |
| Location Facts | Main campus located in Blacksburg; about 40 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia; situated on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains; includes 213 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport | If you have love for animals then you can visit Georgia Aquarium to catch the beautiful glances of the aquatic world. You can also immerse yourself in the fantasy world of coca cola. The exciting history of the museum will give you the secret formula of happiness. You can also enjoy your leisure time by taking a tour to Fox Theatres which has been restored recently in its original exquisite look back from the 1920s. |
| Library | The libraries offer everything from technology-rich spaces, exhibits, and collections to services for managing research data and scholarship. The libraries also assist students and faculty in publishing scholarly works and offer consulting on a wide array of learning, research, and creative activities. They have three libraries on the Virginia Tech campus. It includes:
| Around 2.4 million books, 2.7 million technical reports, 240 online databases and more than 40,000 e-journals |
| Campus Life | Globber Connect for students to participate in 100+ student clubs; Globberfest (Annual festival), VT Engage (service-learning and civic engagement center); Recreational Sports Department with 39 intramural sports, on-campus gyms, aquatic centers, more than 100 group exercises classes; Cultural & Community Centers; Women’s Center; Cranwell International Center; Schiffert Health Center; Hokie Wellness that offers peer-led workshops; Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC)- military component of the student body. | Economic Engine, Game on, Music Mecca and foodie heaven are the well known events celebrated within the campus to promote diversity among the students. Apart from these events, there are more than 500 organizations made for the students as per their choices. |
| Hostel | #Room & Board (Private) - $12028 #Room and Board - $12677 | #Single Apartment- Per Semester - $5324 |
| Famous Alumni | 250,000+ living alumni; Hoda Kotb (American-Egyptian broadcaster); Homer Hickam (American author); Bruce Smith (American football player); Jim Buckmaster (CEO of Craigslist Inc.); Charles Camarda (American engineer); Kevin Jones (Former American football player); Rob Wittman (U.S. Representative); Bill Dally (American computer scientist); Collette Wolfe (American actress); Steven Mollenkopf (Chief Executive of Qualcomm). | Jimmy Carter (former President of USA); Chri Bosh (Basketball player); Nomar Garciaparra (Baseball player); Krishna Bharat (Google research scientist and founder of Google News) |
| City Life | Blacksburg- incorporated town in Montgomery County, Virginia; Blacksburg has about 43,000 residents and is located in the New River Valley, which is Virginia’s fastest growing region west of Richmond. The city and region get high marks from outdoor enthusiasts and were named the No. 3 new tech hub by Axios. Although there’s always something happening at Virginia Tech, sometimes it’s nice to get off campus and into the outdoors. Southwest Virginia offers great hiking and biking, scenic lakes and drives, and all kinds of festivals. Famous attractions- Armory Art Gallery, Caboose Park, Kent Square, Hahn Horticulture Garden and Lyric Theatre; Annual town events include the International Street Fair and Parade, Steppin’ Out (town’s first annual street festival); Unemployment rate: 3% (Dec 2022). | Atlanta is the most popular city of the US state of Georgia with a population of about 506,811 (2019). The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a GDP of 385 billion USD, Atlanta's economy is among the top 20 in the world. As a national center for the arts, the city is home to several art museums and institutions, opera, ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, etc. |
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