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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Michigan Texas A&M SMU Illinois Georgia State Georgia Baylor| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1170/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $193 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 31,570 students)
Georgia Tech vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 42% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at UT Dallas than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($39,776.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Georgia Tech ($13,555 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 1.6% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($12,142 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than The University of Texas at Dallas (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 6.2% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($14,858 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 138 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $23,600 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/