Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York while Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university and an institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Analyze the differences between the two US universities based on the various aspects discussed below:
| Columbia University | Georgia Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 8.4 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 12 US News 2024 # 17 Times Higher Education 2024 # 23 QS World University 2024 | # 33 US News 2024 # 36 Times Higher Education 2024 # 97 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 17 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 4 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 4 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 5 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 346 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 251 for Law by QS World University 2020 |
| Programs | UG Programs -23 PG Programs -58 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 7.0 % | 23.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 680 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1410 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 620 GRE updated - 305 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1300 TOEFL - 95 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 58440 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 53040 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10416 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31370 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29140 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8032 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Columbia University is one of the top private universities in New York City, United States. It is ranked #22 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Ranked #18 in Graduate Employability Rank Base Salaries by the following degrees: Bachelor (Other): $500,000 Other Degree: $280,000 Doctorate: $200,000 Executive MBA: $175,000 MBA: $150,000 Executive Masters: $147,000 | 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 | Academic transcripts, 2-3 LORs, SOPs/ Essays, Resume, School report, Standardized tests, Proof of English language proficiency, Additional requirements (work experience, interview, research proposal, etc.) | LOR; SOP; GPA- 3.3 (percentage equivalent 86-89%). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Teachers College at Columbia University Columbia Business School | Scheller College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 11 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Columbia University | Georgia Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1754 | 1885 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 48% Female | 62% Male, 38% Female |
| Location Facts | Lies in the heart of NYC on Broadway and two faculties located outside Manhattan. | 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 | The low memorial library is a landmark. The university owns around 23 libraries scattered across the city. | Around 2.4 million books, 2.7 million technical reports, 240 online databases and more than 40,000 e-journals |
| Campus Life | Art Gallery The university offers it all!!! | 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 | #First-Year Residents - $10416 | #Single Apartment- Per Semester - $5324 |
| Famous Alumni | Barak Obama (Former US President), Alexander Hamilton (founding father of USA), Alicia Keys (singer), Sara Ali Khan (actress), Dorothy Irene Height (Women rights activist), Jake Gyllenhall (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 |
Total international students in NY- 11% | 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. |
| Weather |
Georgia Tech ranks among the top 50 universities abroad while Columbia University comes under the top 20 global universities according to THE World University Rankings (2020). This goes the same for other ranking agencies as well. Columbia University’s global rankings are better than that of Georgia Tech.
Here are a few details that can help students narrow down their choice of universities in USA between these two.
- Admissions at Columbia University are more stringent than at Georgia Tech with an acceptance rate of around 7%.
- The average test requirements for admissions are higher at Columbia University.
- Based on the global MBA rankings (2020) by the Financial Times, Columbia Business School ranks at #8 while Scheller College of Business ranks at #53.
- Based on rankings by Times Higher Education (2020),
- Georgia Institute of Technology ranks higher for Engineering and Technology programs.
- Georgia Tech also ranks higher for Computer Science studies.
- Columbia University ranks higher for subjects such as Arts & Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, etc.
- Georgia Tech is more pocket friendly for students on a tight budget to study in USA with a lower average cost of study.
- Based on the Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 by QS, Columbia University ranks higher (#21) than Georgia Tech (#44).
- The annual ROI for Georgia Tech (11.9%) is higher than Columbia University (6.3%) with graduates earning an average annual salary of 85,000 USD and 83,000 USD respectively.
- However, the salary of business and law graduates is higher at Columbia University.
It can, therefore, be concluded that students with a lower study budget or admission scores might choose to get an admission at Georgia Tech. Also, students looking for higher studies in engineering or technology subjects would also prefer Georgia Tech.
On the other hand, students who do not have any issues with the finances and would want to study at one of the universities in New York would have Columbia University as their first choice. Students looking for a degree in liberal arts, law, etc. would also prefer Columbia University.
