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Overview |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Asbury University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | 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 Asbury University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,650 students)
Asbury University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Tennessee Tech?
- Asbury University is 282.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Asbury University than Tennessee Technological University ($32,578.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Asbury University ($15,188 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 21.6% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,636 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 193.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,888 vs. $8,471)
Asbury University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 1 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Asbury University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Asbury University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,943)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/