Strayer University-District of Columbia vs Virginia Tech

Strayer University-District of Columbia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) stand as distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique educational experiences. Strayer University-District of Columbia, a private institution, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. In contrast, Virginia Tech, a public research university, maintains a lower acceptance rate, reflecting its highly selective admissions process. While Strayer University-District of Columbia primarily focuses on undergraduate programs, Virginia Tech offers a wider range of academic opportunities, including graduate and doctoral degrees. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and goals.

	Strayer University-District of Columbia	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Overview
Location	Washington, District of Columbia	Blacksburg, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		92.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	56.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1210 - 1410
ACT range	N/A	26 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		83.0%
Students submitting ACT score		35.0%
Total number of applicants		42,054
Total number of admissions given out		23,746
Admitted students who chose to enroll		6,758
Yield rate		28.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$23,985	In state: $30,104 Out of state: $49,787
Average net price		$20,109
Tuition	$13,320	In state: $11,750 Out of state: $30,829
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,890 Meal plan: $4,736
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		58.0% Average amount $8,018
Students receiving federal student loan		40.0% Average amount $5,316
Students taking out private loans		9.0% Average amount $20,728

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	368 Men 24.2% Women 75.8%	29,760 Men 57.3% Women 42.7%
Graduate students	78 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%	7,519 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	39.5%
International students	0.2%	9.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	9,471
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia Maryland New Jersey North Carolina Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Education	Engineering Business Family and Consumer Sciences Computer and Information Science Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio	27:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	86.6%
Dropout rate	N/A	12.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,151 Year 2: $71,255 Year 3: $75,477 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,456 Year 2: $65,355 Year 3: $68,667 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,686 Year 2: $61,144 Year 3: $66,674 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $58,962 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,989 Year 2: $56,911 Year 3: $58,199 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,322 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $53,226 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,245 Year 2: $50,096 Year 3: $52,973 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,516 Year 3: $50,832 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,452 Year 2: $43,857 Year 3: $48,066 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,081 Year 2: $46,603 Year 3: $46,840	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,287 Year 2: $113,246 Year 3: $125,427 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,383 Year 2: $96,691 Year 3: $106,931 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,448 Year 2: $88,678 Year 3: $96,747 Veterinary Medicine (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $76,172 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $93,580 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,104 Year 2: $78,488 Year 3: $90,164 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,370 Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: $87,658 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $81,573 Year 2: $91,211 Year 3: $84,990 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,460 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $83,712 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,805 Year 2: $73,272 Year 3: $82,738 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,610 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $81,822

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