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UVA University of Richmond Michigan Washington and Lee UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia JMU Virginia Tech Purdue Florida| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1375/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 9,654 students)
Georgia Tech vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 70% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at William & Mary than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($40,089.00 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 William & Mary ($17,402 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 12% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,342 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than College of William and Mary (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 8.2% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($15,134 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 50 points higher than at William & Mary (1353)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have at the same average high school GPA (3.85) as students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $13,900 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Tech students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/