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UMBC Michigan TU Binghamton University Wisconsin UT Austin Virginia Tech Illinois Georgia State Georgia Penn State Ohio State| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | University of Maryland College Park | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 48% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1360/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Maryland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Maryland based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 40,792 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Maryland?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Maryland than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($37,931.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Georgia Tech ($16,210 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,342 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than University of Maryland College Park (71% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 24.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($13,992 vs. $11,232)
Georgia Tech vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 88 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Maryland? 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 Maryland and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $14,300 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/