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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin Georgia State Georgia IU Iowa| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 49% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1360/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Georgia Tech based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 47,946 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Wisconsin?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Wisconsin than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($39,042.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Georgia Tech ($14,216 vs. $15,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,760 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than University of Wisconsin Madison (71% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 18.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($13,423 vs. $11,350)
Georgia Tech vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 103 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (43.3%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $17,800 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/