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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Purdue North Central Tennessee IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW Memphis IUPUI Ohio University| Ball State University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 9,902 students)
BSU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at BSU than Tennessee Technological University ($25,918.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Tennessee Tech ($12,615 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 3.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,502 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($11,418 vs. $8,471)
BSU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 32 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $900 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/