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Overview |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,631 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,700 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,700 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,320 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,883 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 372 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 363 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 1020/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 2,631 students)
Columbia International University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Tennessee Tech?
- Columbia International University is 204.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($26,700.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Columbia International University than Tennessee Technological University ($26,700.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Columbia International University ($15,138 vs. $21,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 13.8% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($10,502 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than Tennessee Technological University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 84.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($18,883 vs. $10,214)
Columbia International University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 57 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Columbia International University has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
Columbia International University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $33,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia International University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia International University graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Columbia International University 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/