Georgia Institute of Technology vs University of Michigan, where to study in USA?

Georgia Institute of Technology vs University of Michigan

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 University of Michigan rankings have consistently placed it among the top 25 universities in the world.  it was ranked #25 in the QS Rankings, #23 in the Times Higher Education Rankings, and #19 in the U.S. News & World Report,The university is known for its diverse student body and vibrant campus life, and is home to some of the world's leading scholars in a variety of fields.  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,

Overview Comparison
Georgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Michigan
Collegedunia Score6.1 Out of 107.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 114 QS World University 2025
# 18 QS World University 2024
# 33 US News 2024
# 44 QS World University 2025
# 21 US News 2024
# 23 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength# 5 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 13 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
# 287 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 7 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 13 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 10 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -42
PG Programs -65
Doctorate Programs -8
UG Programs -37
PG Programs -87
Doctorate Programs -31
Acceptance Rate23.0 %28.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-620
GRE-305
IELTS-7
SAT-1300
TOEFL-90
GMAT-610
GRE-310
IELTS-7
PTE-68
SAT-1340
TOEFL-100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   31370
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  29140
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 13608 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   49350
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  21389
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 24376 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 

Average salary is 79,000 USD per annum. Annual ROI is 9.5%. Popular employers are Ford Motor, General Motors, Quicken Loans, Amazon, etc. 


application requirements

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

High School score/grade should be equivalent to 2.7 GPA. Indian student's transcripts must be sent by the Controller of the examinations. Fulfill other country-specific requirements.

Campuses and B-SchoolsScheller College of Business
Ross School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 Read 9 reviews8.3/10 Read 12 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsGeorgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Michigan
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1885
1817
Student:Faculty Ratio22:1
9:1
Male:Female62% Male, 38% Female52% Male, 48% 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.


Michigan is considered one of the top 10 best craft beer states of the USA. It has the fourth highest per capita GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Manufactiring sector is the highest contributor. 


Library

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


Considered as one of the top 10 academic research libraries in North America; Over 14,283,067 volumes and 291,791 serials


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.


Counselling & Psychological Services; International Centre; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Services for Students with Disabilities; Student Legal Services; Campus Infoormation Centers


Hostel#First-year Housing Allowance - $7654
#Room and Board - $15328
#Room and Board - $9048
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)


Over 36 Pulitzer Prize winners and 8 Nobel laureates; Larry Page (Google Co-founder), Gerald Ford (late US President), Arther Miller (playwright), Theodore Roethke (poet), Martha Minow (former Dean of Harvard Law School)


City Life

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.


The Great Lakes State is one of the top cities to live in. It shares its border with Canada and has four out five Great Lakes. The high student population offers high cultural diversity. It is one of the cheapest midwestern states to live in. It has a food dominated nightlife with few night clubs and music locations. It has a growing tech startup community. The unemployment rate is 4.6 (2020).


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