Emory University is a renowned private research university, recognized as one of the "New Ivies" and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). In the latest US News rankings, Emory University is ranked 24th nationally, and it is ranked 106th globally according to the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is indeed a prestigious public research university, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the University Research Association (URA). It is often regarded as one of the top three engineering institutions in the United States, alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Its STEM programs are globally renowned. In the latest US News rankings, Georgia Tech is ranked 33rd nationally, and it holds the 36th position globally according to the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.

The University of Georgia is a prestigious public research university with a long history. It serves as the flagship institution of the University System of Georgia and is recognized as one of the "Public Ivies." In the latest US News rankings, the University of Georgia is ranked 47th nationally.