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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Tennessee Tech?
- Agnes Scott College is 433.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145% higher at Agnes Scott College than Tennessee Technological University ($45,456.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Agnes Scott College ($15,188 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 27.4% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($10,502 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 304.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($34,267 vs. $8,471)
Agnes Scott College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Tennessee Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tennessee Tech and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,600)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/