College comparison

Georgia Tech vs UT Austin

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	UT Austin Austin, TX
Acceptance rateGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is more selective	14%	27%
SAT (25–75)	1370–1540	1250–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,785	42,855
Avg net price	$12,116	$19,857
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Atlanta, GA	Austin, TX

Quick answers

Is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus or The University of Texas at Austin harder to get into?

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is more selective: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 14% and The University of Texas at Austin's is approximately 27% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus vs The University of Texas at Austin?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1370–1540 at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and 1250–1510 at The University of Texas at Austin. 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.