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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Maryland| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 64% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1330/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Ohio 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Georgia Tech based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 47,946 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Ohio State than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($37,332.00 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 Ohio State ($15,901 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 11.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,760 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Ohio State University (71% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 13.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($13,423 vs. $11,791)
Georgia Tech vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 108 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $32,000 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio 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/