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The University of Colorado Denver is a public research university located in the heart of Denver. Ithas been consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States by various national and international ranking organizations. Virginia Tech is a public university operating across 10 schools and colleges. The university boasts a research portfolio of 521 million USD, ranking it at #43 among the top 50 research universities in America according to the National Science Foundation. The university ranks at #201-250 in Graduate Employability Rankings by QS Top Universities, 2022.
| University of Colorado | Virginia Tech | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 320 QS World University 2025 # 101 QS World University 2024 # 105 US News 2024 | # 389 QS World University 2025 # 47 US News 2024 # 251 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 26 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 56 for Law by US News 2024 | # 30 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 358 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2022 |
| Programs | UG Programs -85 PG Programs -65 | UG Programs -95 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6 % | 71.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-693 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1150 TOEFL-83 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 39020 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33946 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26426 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33857 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23670 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24705 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #201-250. More than 300 companies hired 805 Business graduates last year with 6.48% beig international students. Prominent companies visiting the campus are Deloitte, EY, Oracle, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, Gusto, RSM, Fortune 100. | 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:
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| application requirements | Country Specific Course Work Requirements. | Academic transcripts; GMAT/ GRE scores for graduate admission; 3 LORs; Sop; Resume; Proof of English language proficiency. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 5 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Colorado | Virginia Tech |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1876 | 1872 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 57% Male, 43% Female |
| Location Facts | CU Boulder campus is located south of Pearl Street Mall and east of Chautauqua Auditorium. It is ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. The engineering center houses the largest geotechnical centrifuge of the US. Museum of natural history, Mary Rippon Theatre, Macky Auditorium and Memorial Center are major attractions in and around the campus. | 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 |
| Library | The university holds 5 libraries: Busineer Library features Course reserves, Earth Sciences and Map Library has National Geologic Map Database, Engineering, Math and Physics Library has vast collection of ANSI, ASTM standards, Waltz Music Library houses music research collection and Norlin Library stacks exclusive Asian studies collection. Total collection of Titles is over 6.8 million, Electronic Books is 1. 3 million and Volumes (print and electronic) is 8.8 million. | 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:
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| Campus Life | University houses numerous organisations like the Hiking Club (longest running student organisation from 1919), KVCU AM-1190 known as Radio 1190, Boulder Freeride (Ski and Snowboard club), CU Cycling Club, Left Right TIM Improv Comedy, Umbrella Improv initiative. The Herd is the largest student alumni group in the US. Campus is known for its eateries with students preferring center for community, St Paddys iand Halloweekend are the biggest party events of the year. | 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. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $12428 #On campus - $13998 | #Room & Board (Private) - $12028 #Room and Board - $12677 |
| Famous Alumni | Kristin Davis (Actress), John Fante (Writer), Jared Polis (Governor of Colorado), Jack Collom (Poet),Albert Allen Bartlett (Professor), Scott Jurek (Public Speaker), Michael Grab (Photographer), Bill Bower (Pilot), Kimbal Musk (Philanthropist), Chief Niwot (Tribal Leader), Larry Sellers (Actor), Evans Woollen III (Architect), Phil Plait (Astronomer). | 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). |
| City Life | Located at the foothills of Rocky Mountain, Boulder is the municipality of Colorado. The city is prominently known for its art, health, well-being, quality of life and education. Surrounded by thousands of acres of recreational spaces and parks, events like Polar Bear Plunge, Naked Pumpkin Run, Boulder Cruiser Ride are eye catching. USA Rugby is headquartered in the city. Unemployment rate of the county is 9.2% as of June 2020 but there was a rise of 3% in non-farm payroll jobs past year mainly contributed by business service sector, leisure and hospitality. | 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). |
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