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Atlanta, GA · Statesboro, GA
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Georgia Southern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,116/yr | $15,267/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,666/yr | $12,162/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,672 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,209/yr | $12,564/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,818/yr | $14,965/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,088/yr | $18,408/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,396/yr | $19,789/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $230/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,608/yr | $11,492/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,608/yr | $13,428/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,216/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,200/yr | $8,176/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,167/yr | $24,430/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,058/yr | $6,022/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,484/yr | $17,734/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 14% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 17% | 36% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 14% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1370–1540 | 986–1133 |
| SAT average | 1480 | 1053 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–34 | 18–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 31–35 · Math 29–35 | English 16–22 · Math 17–22 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 52,377 | 14,410 |
| Students accepted | 8,622 | 12,916 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,763 | 4,753 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 44% | 37% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 77% | 49% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 35% | 24% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 94% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 98% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $102,772/yr | $53,236/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $73,294–$136,204 | $32,941–$79,064 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 93% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 94% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 82% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 93% | 49% |
| Asian students graduating | 97% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $89,432/yr | $44,423/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 91% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 86% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 78% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 78% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 3.6% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $94,647/yr | $49,438/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 42% · Computer & Information Sciences 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Health Professions 17% · Social Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 42% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 30% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 2% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $150,671/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,272/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 83% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 18,785 | 21,790 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 25 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 32,772 | 3,882 |
| Average professor pay | $15,393/mo | $9,310/mo |
| Full-time professors | 90% | 84% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $71,161 | $49,236 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Statesboro, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1885 | 1906 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8% | 1.4% |
| Men | 60% | 43% |
| Women | 40% | 57% |
| White students | 35% | 54% |
| Black students | 8.3% | 23% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.6% | 7.6% |
| Asian students | 35% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 15% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 6.2% | 14% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,809/yr | $5,399/yr |
| Endowment | $3.2B | $119.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 8,805 | 5,722 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,090/yr | $6,763/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,670/yr | $4,230/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 449 | 450 |
| Athletic scholarships | $13.4M | $6.0M |
| Athletics budget | $140.4M | $38.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $140.4M | $38.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $2.6M | $536,813 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.