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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 67% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $207 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Georgia Tech based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 45,296 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Michigan than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($55,002.00 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 Michigan ($17,402 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,342 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than University of Michigan (71% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 8.1% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($15,121 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 19 points higher than at Michigan (1384)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Michigan (31)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- Michigan has a higher acceptance rate (17.7%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (90% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $8,200 more per year than Michigan graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $74,400)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $3,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,103 vs. $24,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($207 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan 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/