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Georgia State KSU Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia Purdue Florida UC Berkeley VSU Emory UCSD| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 26,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $10,993 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $16,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $8,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 89% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 14,410 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 12,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 26,041 students)
Georgia Tech vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or GS?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 134.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Georgia Tech than Georgia Southern University ($31,370.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than GS ($15,901 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 16.1% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($10,993 vs. $12,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern 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 66.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($13,423 vs. $8,075)
Georgia Tech vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 314 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or GS? 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 GS and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Georgia Southern University (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $37,800 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- GS graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/