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Overview |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CBU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Tennessee Tech?
- Christian Brothers University is 316.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at CBU than Tennessee Technological University ($35,520.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than CBU ($15,188 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 2.8% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,220 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 218.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($26,964 vs. $8,471)
CBU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 3 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming CBU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
CBU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/