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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia UTC University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU| Auburn University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 9,902 students)
Auburn vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Tennessee Tech?
- Auburn University is 22% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Auburn than Tennessee Technological University ($31,176.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Auburn ($15,188 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 42.8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,502 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Auburn University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,791 vs. $8,471)
Auburn vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 116 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Tennessee Technological University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/