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Overview |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Capital University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 2,388 students)
Capital University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Tennessee Tech?
- Capital University is 371.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at Capital University than Tennessee Technological University ($41,298.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Capital University ($15,138 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 28% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,502 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Tennessee Technological University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 209.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($31,567 vs. $10,214)
Capital University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 31 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.63) as students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/