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Overview |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 9,902 students)
CofC vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Tennessee Tech?
- College of Charleston is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.5% higher at CofC than Tennessee Technological University ($35,338.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than CofC ($15,188 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 23.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,502 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 12.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,499 vs. $8,471)
CofC vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 39 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Tennessee Technological University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $2,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/