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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden Michigan SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark UT Austin| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 52% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $229 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Georgia Tech based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 47,946 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Rutgers than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($32,436.00 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 Rutgers ($15,901 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 15.3% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,760 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Rutgers University New Brunswick (71% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 21.1% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($16,249 vs. $13,423)
Georgia Tech vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 178 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $16,400 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $1,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($229 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/