Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State's yield is 4 pts higher than Ohio State's
Yield rate - 2
Ohio State's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State's
SAT midpoint - 3
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State admits 55% vs. 61% at Ohio State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Ohio StateVery selective
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and StateVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ohio StateTest-optional
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Ohio State
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Ohio State | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why