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UTC Butler Middle Tennessee State University Denison Tennessee Purdue IU Memphis Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana| DePauw University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $165 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than DePauw based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Tennessee Tech?
- DePauw University is 538.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.2% higher at DePauw than Tennessee Technological University ($54,400.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than DePauw ($15,188 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 37.1% lower than costs at DePauw University ($10,502 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 384.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($41,067 vs. $8,471)
DePauw vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 106 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Tennessee Technological University (85% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,588)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($165 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/