College comparison

Georgia Tech vs UC Irvine

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	UC Irvine Irvine, CA
Acceptance rateGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is more selective	14%	29%
SAT (25–75)	1370–1540	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,785	30,197
Avg net price	$12,116	$14,251
Median earnings (10 yr)Georgia Tech reports higher median earnings	$102,772	$80,735
Graduation rate	94%	87%
Median debt	$21,672	$15,000
Economic mobility	—	6.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus or University of California-Irvine 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 University of California-Irvine's is approximately 29% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1370–1540 at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and — at University of California-Irvine. 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.