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Overview |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | UofSC | ||
| 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
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 36,579 students)
Georgia Tech vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at UofSC than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($34,534.00 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 UofSC ($15,901 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 1.6% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($12,558 vs. $12,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 98.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($13,423 vs. $6,762)
Georgia Tech vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 183 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $30,900 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/