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Overview |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 44% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Georgia Tech based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 45,296 students)
Georgia Tech vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at UW-Seattle than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Georgia Tech ($10,603 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,342 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than University of Washington Seattle Campus (71% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 5.3% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($14,731 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 145 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $16,800 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/