Virginia Commonwealth University vs Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Research 1 university in Richmond with strength in visual and performing arts and open admissions.

Research-intensive public university in Virginia with strong engineering focus and 57% acceptance rate.

Comparison chart between Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University raw data
Metric	Virginia Commonwealth University	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Acceptance Rate	93.1%	57%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	30	32
Annual In-State Tuition	$13,200	$13,152
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$35,674	$34,362
Endowment (End of Year)	$1,514,715,064	$2,972,030,111
Room and Board	$15,712	$12,790
SAT Math 75th Percentile	620	720
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	650	700
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$28,912	$25,942
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$51,386	$47,152
Total Student Enrollment	28,238	38,294