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Michigan Washington and Lee UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia University of Richmond Purdue Florida UC Berkeley UNC Chapel Hill KSU| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 65% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1350/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $175 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 1,927 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Davidson?
- Davidson College is 451.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Davidson than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($56,550.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Davidson ($17,402 vs. $26,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 27.6% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,342 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Davidson College (71% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 232.3% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($46,496 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 48 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Georgia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Georgia Tech vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $19,100 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($17,000 vs. $24,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($175 vs. $248)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Tech students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/