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KSU GS Michigan UT Austin Georgia Illinois Purdue Mercer Florida UC Berkeley Emory UCSD| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Georgia State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 36,516 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Georgia State?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 43.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Georgia Tech than Georgia State University ($31,370.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Georgia State ($17,402 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 11.9% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,342 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 21% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($13,992 vs. $11,563)
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 347 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Georgia State? 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 State and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Georgia State University (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $36,400 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $301 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/