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Overview |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 32,229 students)
Georgia Tech vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at UMass than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($37,405.00 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 UMass ($17,402 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,342 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 13.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,992 vs. $12,350)
Georgia Tech vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 177 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Georgia Tech (3.85)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or UMass? 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 UMass and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $27,400 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst and Georgia Tech graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,000 vs. $24,000)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst and Georgia Tech graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass 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/