- Both Auburn University and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) are public.
- Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL and Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, GA.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than Georgia Tech ($32,876).
- Georgia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 23.40% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Georgia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than Auburn University (1,300).
- Georgia Tech is larger with 45,296 students than Auburn University (31,764 students).
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| #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama | Rankings | #28 in National Universities #2 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Auburn, AL | Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Known as | Georgia Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,764 Georgia residents $32,876 out-of-state |
| $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,570 Georgia residents $30,646 out-of-state |
| $9,724 | Financial Aid | $12,073 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 83.93% | Acceptance Rate | 23.40% |
| 31.88% | Yield | 38.82% |
| 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 31,764 | Total Students | 45,296 |
| 25,379 | Undergraduate | 18,415 |
| 6,385 | Graduate | 26,881 |
| 3,101 | Online Enrollment | 19,398 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 80% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $56,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,805) $6,918 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,122 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,962 Full-time 645 Part-time |
| $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,928 for Faculties $89,506 Part-time |