College comparison

Georgia Tech vs Stanford

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	Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA	Stanford Stanford, CA
Acceptance rateStanford University is more selective	14%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1370–1540	1510–1580
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,785	7,554
Avg net price	$12,116	$13,807
Median earnings (10 yr)Stanford reports higher median earnings	$102,772	$124,080
Graduation rate	94%	92%
Median debt	$21,672	$12,000
Economic mobility	—	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

Stanford University is more selective: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 14% and Stanford University's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1370–1540 at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and 1510–1580 at Stanford University. 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.