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UT Dallas Texas A&M Clemson UTSA Florida UofSC Michigan Mercer SMU Florida State UT Arlington Rice| University of Georgia | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1230/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $230 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at UT Austin than University of Georgia ($41,070.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UT Austin ($17,180 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 19.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($10,904 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than The University of Texas at Austin (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 38.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($11,559 vs. $8,321)
Georgia vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 45 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
Georgia vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or UT Austin? 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 Austin and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $12,200 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,146 vs. $22,250)
- Georgia graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($197 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/