The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) vs Georgia Tech

Envision yourself as a student, standing at the crossroads of two prestigious universities: The Pennsylvania State University and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. While both institutions offer world-class education, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your academic journey. Penn State, nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, boasts a sprawling campus and a vibrant student life, while Georgia Tech, located in the vibrant city of Atlanta, is renowned for its exceptional STEM programs and research opportunities. As you embark on this side-by-side comparison, delve into the acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates to discover which university aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	The Pennsylvania State University
Overview
Location	Atlanta, Georgia	University Park, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	97.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	16.0%	92.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	1310 - 1500	1140 - 1360
ACT range	30 - 34	25 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	53.0%	32.0%
Students submitting ACT score	36.0%	6.0%
Total number of applicants	44,048	96,686
Total number of admissions given out	7,030	89,207
Admitted students who chose to enroll	3,453	16,049
Yield rate	49.1%	18.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $32,698 Out of state: $53,810	In state: $38,270 Out of state: $55,848
Average net price	$17,360	$24,012
Tuition	In state: $10,258 Out of state: $31,370	In state: $18,368 Out of state: $35,946
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,918 Meal plan: $5,328	Room/dormitory: $7,360 Meal plan: $5,618
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	70.0% Average amount $14,015	51.0% Average amount $9,884
Students receiving federal student loan	22.0% Average amount $4,919	49.0% Average amount $5,305
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $13,058	13.0% Average amount $19,837

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	17,461 Men 60.2% Women 39.8%	73,476 Men 53.7% Women 46.3%
Graduate students	26,398 Men 74.0% Women 26.0%	15,438 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	40.2%	34.1%
International students	26.6%	10.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	8,667	20,547
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Florida New Jersey North Carolina New York	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Architecture	Business Engineering Computer and Information Science Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	91.9%	72.3%
Dropout rate	2.2%	25.7%
Transferred out	4.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $122,073 Year 2: $127,034 Year 3: $137,753 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $121,610 Year 2: $111,196 Year 3: $137,409 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,428 Year 2: $91,152 Year 3: $110,089 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,509 Year 2: $92,632 Year 3: $108,748 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,709 Year 2: $101,406 Year 3: $106,452 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,098 Year 2: $90,983 Year 3: $100,683 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $81,067 Year 2: $83,270 Year 3: $97,066 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $85,001 Year 2: $85,834 Year 3: $91,491 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,050 Year 2: $73,992 Year 3: $87,541 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,354 Year 2: $76,283 Year 3: $86,996	Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,295 Year 2: $120,549 Year 3: $125,527 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $99,798 Year 2: $95,930 Year 3: $120,289 Computer Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,190 Year 2: $97,959 Year 3: $113,544 Mining and Mineral Engineering (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $98,403 Year 3: $108,754 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,372 Year 2: $100,455 Year 3: $107,874 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,574 Year 2: $99,291 Year 3: $104,370 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,304 Year 2: $97,855 Year 3: $104,056 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,512 Year 2: $94,864 Year 3: $103,461 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $92,632 Year 3: $98,201 Nuclear Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,155 Year 3: $94,780

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