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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Michigan Clemson UofSC UVA Mason UT Austin Maryland Illinois| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 55% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $247 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 38,294 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($12,698.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Virginia Tech than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($33,310.00 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 Virginia Tech ($15,901 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,760 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Virginia Tech (71% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 57.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($13,423 vs. $8,542)
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 193 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $17,600 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $34 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,966 vs. $24,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/