How does Virginia Tech compare to Georgia Tech?

I'm a 2002 Georgia Tech computer science graduate. I don't know about Virginia Tech, but a Georgia Tech degree really doesn't mean much outside of Atlanta and maybe a few select technical hotbeds across the country. read more

I’m a 2002 Georgia Tech computer science graduate. I don’t know about Virginia Tech, but a Georgia Tech degree really doesn’t mean much outside of Atlanta and maybe a few select technical hotbeds across the country. Sometimes I think GT alumni are in an echo chamber, repeating the same old US News ranking numbers. read more

Program wise, Georgia Tech is a top pick worldwide. There is no possible comparison between Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. The only thing I would consider is money. If money is a concern, then maybe VT wouldn't be a bad option. If you can manage it the tuition is beyond worth it. read more

In the Princeton review 2016 edition, schools are ranked on campus life and academics. OU beat out both Purdue and Georgia Tech on quality of campus life. In academics, it beat out Georgia Tech by 7 points and trailed Virginia by 3, and Purdue by 5. It also ranks in the top 25% of mechanical engineering schools in the country. read more