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Overview |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $165 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Tennessee Tech?
- Aquinas College is 150.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Aquinas College than Tennessee Technological University ($21,350.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Aquinas College ($15,188 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 18.7% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,850 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 51.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,820 vs. $8,471)
Aquinas College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1115) is 13 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Aquinas College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas 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 Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Aquinas College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Aquinas College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Aquinas College graduates. ($165 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/