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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 16.8% | ||
| 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 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pitt based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 33,767 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 92.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Pitt than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($36,000.00 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 Pitt ($17,402 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,342 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 28.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,992 vs. $10,919)
Georgia Tech vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 131 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is the same as at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (79% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $24,600 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $58,000)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $2,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,909)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/