Georgia Tech vs Emory University

Georgia Institute of Technology vs Emory University

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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. It  ranks #88th in the QS World Universities Rankings 2023. Emory University is counted among the top 20 research universities in the USA. It has the 17th-largest endowment among U.S. colleges and universities. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is cited for high scientific performance and citation impact in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. 

Overview Comparison
Georgia Institute of TechnologyEmory University
Collegedunia Score6.1 Out of 106.3 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 123 QS World University 2026
# 40 Times Higher Education 2025
# 74 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 182 QS World University 2026
# 98 Times Higher Education 2025
# 134 Center for World University Rankings 2025
Subject Strength# 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
# 82 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023
# 38 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 38 for Law by US News 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -42
PG Programs -63
Doctorate Programs -8
UG Programs -61
PG Programs -16
Doctorate Programs -45
Acceptance Rate10.0 %10.6 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-620
GRE-305
IELTS-7
SAT-1300
TOEFL-90
Duolingo-130
GMAT-640
IELTS-7.5
SAT-1360
TOEFL-88
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   31370
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  29140
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 13608 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   55200
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  42800
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 20220 Per Year
placement (average package)

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 

 Emory University is one of the top private universities in Atlanta, United States. It is ranked #=155 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

  • Executive MBA : $145,000 
  • MBA  :  $140,000 
  • Master (Other)  :  $110,000 
  • Doctorate :  $98,000 
  • BBA  : $90,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $85,000

application requirements

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

Fill-in university’s short answer questions along with your UG applications. 

Campuses and B-SchoolsScheller College of Business
Goizueta Business School
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General Facts Comparison
General FactsGeorgia Institute of TechnologyEmory University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1885
1836
Student:Faculty Ratio22:1
4:1
Male:Female62% Male, 38% Female59% Male, 41% Female
Location Facts

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.


Initially, the campus established in Oxford, Georgia but the main campus is now located in Atlanta. Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the American Cancer Society lies adjacent to the campus. Emory point is also located adjacent to the campus. The campus is surrounded by Druid hills. 


Library

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


The university 7 libraries- Robert Woodruff Rose Manuscript, Hugh Law, Pitts Theory Library, Oxford College Library, Woodruff health science center library, Goizueta library. The rose library holds 150,000 print titles and 1350 collections. 


Campus Life

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.


The university has over 450 clubs and societies, 50 art clubs, LGBTQ community, 2 student organizations to join. You can also join 18 varsity sports clubs, The Emory Wheel newspaper, honor societies, sororities & fraternities, Barkley debate forum, and other clubs. The campus has one of the largest museums with southeastern American artifacts.  


Hostel#First-year Housing Allowance - $7654
#Housing - $11810
Famous Alumni

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


Bobby Jones (golfer), Sam Nunn (former US Senator), Robert W. Woodruff (philanthropist), Kathy Castor (US representative), Tinsley Ellis (musician), Rick Bright (American public officials), Jim Sarabh (actor), Britney Cooper (author), Adam Richman (actor), Yun Chi-ho (political figure), etc. 


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