MEDFORD, MA

ATHENS, GA

COLLEGE COUNCIL · ATLAS · US UNIVERSITIES

Tufts vs Georgia — US university comparison

TUFTS

Medford, MA

World rank · ARWU#151-200

Acceptance11.5%

Median SAT1513

Graduation rate93.5%

Median earnings · 10 yrs$83K

GEORGIA

Athens, GA

World rank · ARWU#401-500

Acceptance37.7%

Median SAT1397

Graduation rate89.7%

Median earnings · 10 yrs$69K

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KEY DATA

Tufts University University of Georgia

#151-200 World rank · ARWU #401-500

#179 Rank · THE —

11.5% Acceptance rate 37.7%

1513 Median SAT 1397

93.5% Graduation rate 89.7%

13,599 Enrollment 43,146

HEAD-TO-HEAD STATISTICS

11.5% Acceptance rate 37.7%

45.5% Yield rate 38.3%

1513 Median SAT 1397

— Avg. GPA 4.20

34,432 Number of applications 42,436

17% Int'l students 7%

At a glance

Tufts leads in 9 of 11 measured metrics

Aid$59,574 vs $15,348

Acceptance11.5% vs 37.7%

Tuition$70,704 vs $31,688

EXPERT TAKE

Tufts is the more selective of the two (11.5% vs 37.7% acceptance). Tufts ranks higher in the ARWU world research ranking (#151-200 vs #401-500). Tufts graduates earn a higher median 10 years after enrollment ($83K vs $69K). Georgia has lower sticker-price tuition ($31,688 vs $70,704 per year).

Both universities have complete, comparable data in canonical — the choice should come down to fit (campus culture, major, aid package) alongside the differences visible in the numbers below.

Choose Tufts for: a higher world ranking, higher selectivity, higher graduate earnings.

Choose Georgia for: lower tuition, lower graduate debt.

College Council Atlas analysis · IPEDS / College Scorecard CDS 2024-25, ARWU 2024.

BY THE NUMBERS

Admissions

Tufts is more selective (11.5% vs 37.7% acceptance); Tufts has a higher median SAT (1513 vs 1397).

Graduate outcomes

Tufts graduates earn a higher median 10 years after enrollment ($83K vs $69K); Tufts has a higher 6-year graduation rate (93.5% vs 89.7%).

Cost and aid

Georgia has lower sticker-price tuition ($31,688 vs $70,704); Tufts offers a larger average aid package ($59,574 vs $15,348).

VALUE LANDSCAPE

Each dot is a comparable US university; Tufts and Georgia highlighted. Up and to the left = better value ratio.

FULL DATA TABLE

Metric	Tufts	Georgia
World rank · ARWU	#151-200	#401-500
Rank · THE	#179	—
Acceptance rate	11.5%	37.7%
Yield rate	45.5%	38.3%
Median SAT	1513	1397
Avg. GPA	—	4.20
Number of applications	34,432	42,436
International students	17%	7%
Median earnings · 10 yrs	$83K	$69K
Avg. earnings · 10 yrs	$103K	$59K
Top 25% earnings · 10 yrs	$132K	$102K
Graduation rate	93.5%	89.7%
Retention rate	95.5%	94.3%
Median debt	$16,250	$18,500
Tuition · year	$70,704	$31,688
Avg. aid package	$59,574	$15,348
% of need met	100%	73.2%
Avg. graduate debt	$25,584	$20,890
Application fee	—	$70
Enrollment	13,599	43,146

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it harder to get into Tufts or Georgia?

It's harder to get into Tufts. Tufts accepts 11.5% of applicants, while Georgia accepts 37.7%.

Do Tufts or Georgia graduates earn more?

Tufts graduates earn more: the median 10 years after enrollment is $83K vs $69K.

How much is tuition at Tufts vs Georgia?

Sticker-price tuition is $70,704 per year at Tufts and $31,688 per year at Georgia.

What SAT score do you need for Tufts or Georgia?

The median admitted SAT score is 1513 at Tufts and 1397 at Georgia; aim for these values or higher to be competitive.

Which university ranks higher — Tufts or Georgia?

Tufts ranks higher in the ARWU world ranking: #151-200 for Tufts vs #401-500 for Georgia.

Which university offers more financial aid — Tufts or Georgia?

The average aid package is $59,574 at Tufts and $15,348 at Georgia.

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All metrics come 100% from College Council Atlas (canonical) — admissions, SAT, GPA, graduate outcomes, financial aid and costs from IPEDS / College Scorecard CDS 2024-25; rankings from ARWU 2024 and THE 2025. Zero manual fields. "—" = not yet in canonical.