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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn Michigan FIU Georgia UofSC FAU UT Austin Illinois Georgia State| Florida State University | Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 45,296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | gatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $10,258 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $31,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,342 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $17,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $13,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 50,610 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 8,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1370/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $82,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $248 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | Georgia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Florida State based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 44,161 students)
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Georgia Tech?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 155% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Georgia Tech than Florida State University ($31,370.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Georgia Tech ($14,003 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($11,592 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 37.6% larger than aid received Florida State University ($13,992 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Georgia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Tech or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 188 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Florida State has a higher acceptance rate (25%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Florida State University (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $31,200 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/