Colgate University vs Georgia Tech

Colgate University is the more selective of the two at 14%, versus 14% at Georgia Tech. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Colgate University and Georgia Tech are almost equally selective (14% vs 14%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Colgate University leans more on application essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, while Georgia Tech puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Colgate University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1460 and Georgia Tech's is around 1530. Admitted students at Georgia Tech post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.