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Belmont Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU Emory UCSD| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 4,704 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 234.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Lipscomb than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($34,304.00 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 Lipscomb ($17,402 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 13.7% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,342 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 74.4% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($24,404 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 227 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than Lipscomb University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $35,700 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/