College comparison

Georgia Tech vs UC San Diego

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 San Diego La Jolla, CA
Acceptance rateGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is more selective	14%	27%
SAT (25–75)	1370–1540	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,785	34,948
Avg net price	$12,116	$12,470
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Atlanta, GA	La Jolla, CA

Quick answers

Is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus or University of California-San Diego 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-San Diego's is approximately 27% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

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