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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte Michigan UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State UT Austin Purdue| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 50% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1300/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $214 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 37,323 students)
Georgia Tech vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or NC State?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 57% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Georgia Tech than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($31,370.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Georgia Tech ($14,860 vs. $15,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 7.5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,760 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (71% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 13.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,423 vs. $11,811)
Georgia Tech vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 139 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or NC State? 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 NC State and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $25,400 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State 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/