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Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU Emory UCSD Vanderbilt| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Fisk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 1,055 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Fisk University?
- Fisk University is 110.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($21,600.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Georgia Tech than Fisk University ($31,370.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Fisk University ($17,402 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 7.3% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($11,500 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisk University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($18,580 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 466 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Fisk University (79% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $46,700 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $35,900)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/