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Overview |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 45,296 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | gatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $10,258 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $31,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $12,342 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $17,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $13,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 50,610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 8,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1370/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $82,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Georgia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Georgia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Georgia Tech?
- Berry College is 281.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Berry College than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($39,150.00 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 Berry College ($17,402 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 12.5% lower than costs at Berry College ($12,342 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 112% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($29,670 vs. $13,992)
Berry College vs. Georgia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Georgia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Tech or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 224 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Berry College (3.84)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Berry College vs. Georgia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Berry College (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $40,900 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/