University of Southern California vs Georgia Tech, where to study in USA?

University of Southern California vs Georgia Institute of Technology

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University of Southern California ranking is among the top universities in USA and the world.The university has been ranked among the top 20 universities in the USA and among the top 60 universities in the world.Georgia Tech ranks #88th in the QS World Universities Rankings 2023, #45th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and is one of the top 100 global universities.

Overview Comparison
University of Southern CaliforniaGeorgia Institute of Technology
Collegedunia Score5.9 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 73 Times Higher Education 2026
# 146 QS World University 2026
# 54 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 41 Times Higher Education 2026
# 123 QS World University 2026
# 40 Times Higher Education 2025
Subject Strength# 20 for Engineering by US News 2025
# 99 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 26 for Law by US News 2025
# 4 for Engineering by US News 2025
# 15 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -142
PG Programs -124
Doctorate Programs -7
UG Programs -42
PG Programs -63
Doctorate Programs -8
Acceptance Rate10.0 %14.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
PTE-61
TOEFL-90
GMAT-620
GRE-305
IELTS-7
SAT-1300
TOEFL-90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   63468
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  25795
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 22428 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees  29140
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 31638 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 59

QS World University Ranking :#134

Average salaries are given below:

  • Doctrate: $145,000
  • MBA: $142,000
  • Bachelor(Other):$121,000
  • Master(Other): $117,000
  • PHd: $101,000


Top Recruiters: A T Kearney; Accenture; Acuity Brands Lighting; Aerospace Corp; Akuna Capital; AT&T; Barry Wehmiller Design Group; BMW Manufacturing Co. etc. 75% of students get recruitment through the placement cell. 

Average Salaries By Degree:

  • Doctorate: $170,000 
  • PhD: $120,000 
  • MBA:  $111,000 
  • Masters in Science: $94,000 
  • Master (Other): $88,000 
  • Bachelor of Science: $82,000 

application requirements

3 to 4 years of work experience for some graduate programs; at least 2 letters of recommendation; 2 to 3-page statement of purpose

LOR; SOP; GPA- 3.3 (percentage equivalent 86-89%). 

Campuses and B-SchoolsMarshall Business School
Scheller College of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.8/10 Read 37 reviews8.0/10 Read 12 reviews

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Top Courses Comparison

ranking# 49 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025
# 72 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 21 for Business by US News 2025
# 73 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 38 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
exam scoresIELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 61/90TOEFL - 90/120GMAT - 689/800GRE - 318/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 95/120
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesJan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Apr 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Decision Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Apr 15, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Jun 1, 2026 (Round 3 Application Decision Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Oct 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Nov 21, 2025 (Round 1 Application Decision Notification for 2026 Intake)
Jan 5, 2026 (Round 1 Application Deposit Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Jan 10, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Feb 27, 2026 (Round 2 Application Decision Notification for 2026 Intake)
Mar 5, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Apr 20, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deposit Deadline for 2026 Intake)
May 1, 2026 (Round 4 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of Southern CaliforniaGeorgia Institute of Technology
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1880
1885
Student:Faculty Ratio9:1:1
22:1
Male:Female48% Male, 52% Female62% Male, 38% Female
Location Facts

Has two campuses located in Los Angeles: University Park having Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and many professional schools; Health Science campus having Keck School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and three teaching hospitals. 


If you have love for animals then you can visit Georgia Aquarium to catch the beautiful glances of the aquatic world. 

You can also immerse yourself in the fantasy world of coca cola. The exciting history of the museum will give you the secret formula of happiness. 

You can also enjoy your leisure time by taking a tour to Fox Theatres which has been restored recently in its original exquisite look back from the 1920s.


Library

Over 22 campus libraries having –

Total Volume: 5,919,656;

Title Held: 5,007,597;

Serials: 77,299;

Physical Media: 172,964, Electronic Media: 122,269; 

Electronic Books: 1,682,067;

Electronic Journals: 172,964;


Around 2.4 million books, 2.7 million technical reports, 240 online databases and more than 40,000 e-journals


Campus Life

Cultural Communities: Asian Pacific American Student Services, LGBT Resource Center, International Services, etc;

Graduate, Undergraduate and Residential Student Governance; 

Volunteer Center; Trojan Marching Band; Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Services


Economic Engine, Game on, Music Mecca and foodie heaven are the well known events celebrated within the campus to promote diversity among the students. Apart from these events, there are more than 500 organizations made for the students as per their choices.


Hostel#Housing - $14400
#Housing Allowance On Campus Cost - $11532
#Housing Allowance Off Campus Cost - $13974
Famous Alumni

Neil Armstrong (astronaut); George Lucas (creator of Star Wars); Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (former Prime Minister of Pakistan); John Wayne (Academy Award winner); Andrew Viterbi (co-founder of Qualcomm Inc.); Will Ferrell (actor)


Jimmy Carter (former President of USA); Chri Bosh (Basketball player); Nomar Garciaparra (Baseball player); Krishna Bharat (Google research scientist and founder of Google News)


City Life

Los Angeles (LA) is the second most populous city of USA; Hollywood is located here; 841 Museums and art gallaries, California Beaches, Disneyland park, Los Angeles offers various concert halls, regular festivals, and bustling nightlife; Ranked 7th on Global City Index and 9th on Global Economic Power Index; Unemployment rate in December 2022 was 4%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing


Atlanta is the most popular city of the US state of Georgia with a population of about 506,811 (2019). The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a GDP of 385 billion USD, Atlanta's economy is among the top 20 in the world. As a national center for the arts, the city is home to several art museums and institutions, opera, ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, etc.


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