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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 65% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $144 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 13,710 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 466.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Vanderbilt than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($58,130.00 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 Vanderbilt ($17,402 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 60.9% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($12,342 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Vanderbilt University (71% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 285.4% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($53,932 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 95 points higher than at Georgia Tech (1403)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Georgia Tech (32)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- Georgia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $500 more per year than Georgia Tech graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $82,600)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($144 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/