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Overview |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 10,117 students)
Eastern vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Tennessee Tech?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Eastern than Tennessee Technological University ($20,520.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Tennessee Tech ($10,852 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 11.7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,502 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($11,460 vs. $10,214)
Eastern vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 74 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,695)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/