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Overview |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 47,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | gatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,258 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $31,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $15,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $13,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 71% |
Admission |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 52,377 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1330/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $82,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Georgia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 39,622 students)
Alabama vs. Georgia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Georgia Tech?
- The University of Alabama is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Alabama than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($32,400.00 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 Alabama ($15,901 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 16.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,760 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (72% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 22.1% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($16,394 vs. $13,423)
Alabama vs. Georgia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Georgia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Tech or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 222 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Alabama vs. Georgia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Georgia 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 Georgia Tech and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than The University of Alabama (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $32,700 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/