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Overview |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $165 |
Diversity |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 4,325 students)
AU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Tennessee Tech?
- Anderson University is 273.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at AU than Tennessee Technological University ($32,710.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than AU ($15,138 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 17% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,502 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Tennessee Technological University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 150.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($25,586 vs. $10,214)
AU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or AU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 24 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Anderson University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $5,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,862)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($165 vs. $277)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/