The University of Georgia is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Athens, Georgia. The Georgia Institute of Technology, is a public research university and institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia.
| University of Georgia | Georgia Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 47 US News 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 514 QS World University 2024 | # 33 US News 2024 # 36 Times Higher Education 2024 # 97 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 112 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 255 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 20 for Law by US News 2024 | # 5 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 346 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 251 for Law by QS World University 2020 |
| Programs | UG Programs -116 PG Programs -92 Doctorate Programs -114 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.9 % | 23.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1200 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-620 GRE updated-305 IELTS-7 SAT-1300 TOEFL-95 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31120 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24724 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10060 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31370 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29140 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8032 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary that undergraduate students receive after their graduation is around $59,769. The programs and their average salary are as follows: Doctorate: $113,000 BBA: $96,000 Bachelor of Arts: $76,000 Master (Other): $73,000 Bachelor of Science: $70,000 Bachelor (Other): $64,000 | Top Recruiters: A T Kearney; Accenture; Acuity Brands Lighting; Aerospace Corp; Akuna Capital; AT&T; Barry Wehmiller Design Group; BMW Manufacturing Co. etc. 75% of students get recruitment through the placement cell. Average Salaries By Degree: Doctorate: $170,000 PhD: $120,000 MBA: $111,000 Masters in Science: $94,000 Master (Other): $88,000 Bachelor of Science: $82,000 |
| application requirements | Standardized test scores and counselor recommendations are required for all the applicants. | LOR; SOP; GPA- 3.3 (percentage equivalent 86-89%). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Georgia College of Engineering | Scheller College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.6/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Georgia | Georgia Institute of Technology |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1785 | 1885 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 62% Male, 38% Female |
| Location Facts | The University of Georgia's main campus is made up of 465 buildings covering an area of about 762 acres (308 hectares). The university owns an additional 39,743 acres (160.83 km2) of land in 31 counties across Georgia. The campus is divided into north campus, south campus, east campus, west campus and central campus. | If you have love for animals then you can visit Georgia Aquarium to catch the beautiful glances of the aquatic world. You can also immerse yourself in the fantasy world of coca cola. The exciting history of the museum will give you the secret formula of happiness. You can also enjoy your leisure time by taking a tour to Fox Theatres which has been restored recently in its original exquisite look back from the 1920s. |
| Library | The university has 14 libraries and it also has various special collections. Georgia Capitol Museum is a part of university libraries. There are three remote site libraries- Gwinnett, Griffin, and Tifton Campus libraries. | Around 2.4 million books, 2.7 million technical reports, 240 online databases and more than 40,000 e-journals |
| Campus Life | University of Georgia has more than hunderds of student clubs that provide various services to the students. There are also various other engagement sources for the students to keep them engaged. International students also have their society that takes care of their well being. University provides various sports facilities to the students that include hockey, rugby, basketball, football etc. Accommodations and dining facilities are also available for the students on campus. | Economic Engine, Game on, Music Mecca and foodie heaven are the well known events celebrated within the campus to promote diversity among the students. Apart from these events, there are more than 500 organizations made for the students as per their choices. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $10060 | #Single Apartment- Per Semester - $5324 |
| Famous Alumni | Alton Brown (TV personality), Michael Stipe (singer-songwriter), Ryan Seacrest (radio personality), Zell Miller (former Senator), Paul Broun (US representative), Sonny Perdue (US Secretary for Agriculture), Stuart Woods (novelist), Sally Yates (Former US Attorney General), Parvati Shallow (TV personality), etc. | Jimmy Carter (former President of USA); Chri Bosh (Basketball player); Nomar Garciaparra (Baseball player); Krishna Bharat (Google research scientist and founder of Google News) |
| City Life | Athens is a city in Georgia with a population of 126,118. Athens is in Clarke County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Athens offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Athens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in Athens and residents tend to lean liberal. Located about 1.5 hours northeast of Atlanta, Athens Georgia is just far enough away from the fast-paced lifestyle of Atlanta yet laid back and culturally infused with exciting events year round. Surrounding the Athens gated communities, you will find culture, arts, lifelong learning, quality medical care, and plenty of dining and shopping. The University of Georgia’s location here makes this small town one of the best college towns in Georgia. Gated Georgia golf communities are popular with the school faculty. | Atlanta is the most popular city of the US state of Georgia with a population of about 506,811 (2019). The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a GDP of 385 billion USD, Atlanta's economy is among the top 20 in the world. As a national center for the arts, the city is home to several art museums and institutions, opera, ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, etc. |
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