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Overview |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 45,296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | gatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $10,258 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $31,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $12,342 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $17,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $13,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 71% |
Admission |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 50,610 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 8,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1370/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $82,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Georgia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Georgia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Georgia Tech?
- Auburn University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Georgia Tech than Auburn University ($31,370.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Auburn ($17,402 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 21.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,342 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 42.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($13,992 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Georgia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Georgia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Tech or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 185 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Auburn vs. Georgia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Georgia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Georgia Tech and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Auburn University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $28,500 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/