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Overview |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 69% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1115/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 1,104 students)
Georgia Tech vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or UNCSA?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 57.9% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Georgia Tech than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($31,370.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Georgia Tech ($11,251 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 4.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,342 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (71% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 28.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($13,992 vs. $10,868)
Georgia Tech vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 295 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (79% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $43,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $39,100)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/