Penn State vs Georgia Tech which is better to study in USA?

Pennsylvania State University vs Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pennsylvania State University  ranks 93 in QS World University Rankings, 2023. is the best university in the state of Pennsylvania in academics, research and graduate education.the university is one of the top research institutes in the USA. 18 disciplines of the university are ranked among top 10 in the USA for research expenditures. Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the top 100 Global universities that has been consistently included in world rankings of the well renowned ranking agencies because of its academic excellence and innovation. Georgia Tech ranks #88th in the QS World Universities Rankings 2023,

Overview Comparison
Pennsylvania State UniversityGeorgia Institute of Technology
Collegedunia Score5.9 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 82 QS World University 2026
# 57 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 89 QS World University 2025
# 123 QS World University 2026
# 40 Times Higher Education 2025
# 74 Center for World University Rankings 2025
Subject Strength# 31 for Engineering by US News 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 118 for Medicine by QS World University 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 -163
PG Programs -116
UG Programs -42
PG Programs -63
Doctorate Programs -8
Acceptance Rate64.3 %10.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
SAT-1160
TOEFL-80
GMAT-620
GRE-305
IELTS-7
SAT-1300
TOEFL-90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   35984
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  38198
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   31370
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  29140
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 13608 Per Year
placement (average package)

PhD: $150,0000- $158,000
MBA: $133,483
MS: $83,000
Around 42% of bachelors students were placed in the private sector (2018-19)


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

Submit Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) along with application, SAT/ACT scores are also accepted as language proficiency proof. You may have to fulfill additional requriements as per the program.

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

Campuses and B-SchoolsSmeal College of Business
Scheller College of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.4/10 Read 16 reviews7.8/10 Read 11 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsPennsylvania State UniversityGeorgia Institute of Technology
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1855
1885
Student:Faculty Ratio16:1
22:1
Male:Female65% Male, 35% Female62% Male, 38% Female
Location Facts

It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country.   


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

Titles held: 7,240,616
Ebooks: 2,226,680
Volumes held: 8,647,496


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


Campus Life

Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center.  
Have your own creamery within the university- Berkey


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#On campus - $11280
#Off campus (not with family) - $11280
#Off campus (with family) - $4104
#First-year Housing Allowance - $7654
Famous Alumni

Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions.


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

State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. 


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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