College comparison

Clemson vs Georgia Tech

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Clemson Clemson, SC	Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA
Acceptance rateGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is more selective	38%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1410	1370–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	23,300	18,785
Avg net price	$22,253	$12,116
Median earnings (10 yr)Georgia Tech reports higher median earnings	$71,513	$102,772
Graduation rate	87%	94%
Median debt	$21,500	$21,672
Economic mobility	1.2%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Clemson University or Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus harder to get into?

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is more selective: Clemson University's acceptance rate is approximately 38% and Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Clemson University vs Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1410 at Clemson University and 1370–1540 at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.