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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Michigan Clemson UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Ole Miss UofSC Florida State| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 33,805 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Georgia Tech than The University of Tennessee ($31,370.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Tennessee ($17,402 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 1.6% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($12,150 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 32.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($13,992 vs. $10,593)
Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 189 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than The University of Tennessee (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $26,300 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/