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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 34% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Wake Forest | ||
| 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 9,121 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 520.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($63,608.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Wake Forest than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($63,608.00 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 Wake Forest ($15,901 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 39.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,760 vs. $17,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Wake Forest University (71% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 310.4% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($55,090 vs. $13,423)
Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Georgia Tech .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than Wake Forest graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $77,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/