Georgia Tech vs Rice University

Rice is more selective with an acceptance rate of 7.5% compared to 16.0%. Both schools look at GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations in their admissions process.

At sticker price, Georgia Tech costs less over 4 years ($185,744 vs $297,312). However, financial aid can dramatically change the actual cost. Georgia Tech offers an average of $16,280/year in aid while Rice offers $43,400/year. Always compare your actual net price after aid.

The average SAT score at Georgia Tech is 1450 and at Rice it is 1520. Keep in mind that admitted students often score across a range, and many schools practice holistic admissions where test scores are just one factor.

Graduates of Georgia Tech have a higher average starting salary ($83,600 vs $80,100). Salary outcomes vary significantly by major, industry, and location — so this is a general average across all graduates.

Georgia Tech has a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio while Rice has 6:1. A lower ratio generally means smaller class sizes and more individual attention from professors.

Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia (urban setting) with a 400-acre campus. Rice is in Houston, Texas (urban setting) with 300 acres. Georgia Tech competes in NCAA D1 athletics and Rice in NCAA D1.