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Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Georgia Furman Elon Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU Emory| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 1,823 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 385.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Wofford College than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($49,760.00 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 Wofford College ($17,402 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 20.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,342 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 157.3% larger than aid received Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($36,005 vs. $13,992)
Georgia Tech vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 233 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is the same as at Wofford College (79% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $24,500 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $58,100)
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students graduate with a $1,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,747)
- Georgia Tech graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/