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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $197 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Georgia | ||
| 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 based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Georgia?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Georgia Tech than University of Georgia ($31,370.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Georgia Tech ($17,180 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 13.2% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 21% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($13,992 vs. $11,559)
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 151 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Georgia? 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 and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $26,200 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $4,854 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($19,146 vs. $24,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($197 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/