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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Champaign, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 56,916 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #106 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | illinois.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $12,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $30,446 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $14,544 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 54% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 63,257 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 28,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1320/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $66,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Georgia Tech based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 45,296 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Illinois?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Georgia Tech than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($31,370.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Georgia Tech ($14,544 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($12,342 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (71% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 18.3% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($16,552 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 98 points higher than at Illinois (1305)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Illinois (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Illinois? 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 Illinois and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $16,100 more per year than Illinois graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $66,500)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/