- Both Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are public.
- Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, GA and Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than Georgia Tech ($32,876).
- Georgia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 23.40% than Virginia Tech (70.06%).
- Georgia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than Virginia Tech (1,330).
- Georgia Tech is larger with 45,296 students than Virginia Tech (38,170 students).
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #28 in National Universities #2 in Georgia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
Georgia Tech| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $15,570 Georgia residents $30,646 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $12,073 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 23.40% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 38.82% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,480 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 45,296 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 18,415 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 26,881 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| 19,398 | Online Enrollment | 1,625 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $85,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| 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: 10,300) $6,168 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 1,122 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 7,962 Full-time 645 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $127,928 for Faculties $89,506 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |