Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Purdue admits 43% vs. 55% at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
Acceptance rate - 2
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Purdue's
SAT midpoint - 3
Purdue's yield is 0 pts higher than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and StateVery selective
- PurdueVery 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 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and StateTest-optional
- PurdueTest scores required
How they read a record
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Purdue
and GPA are both very important; tests are important; class rank is considered. 71% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Purdue University-Main Campus (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set, 2024-25;Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About 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