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