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Furman UTC Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson Middle Tennessee State University UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State ASU| Elon University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 95% |
Admission |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 | Jan 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $165 |
Diversity |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Tennessee Tech?
- Elon University is 402.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at Elon than Tennessee Technological University ($44,029.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Elon ($15,138 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 37.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,502 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Elon University (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 71.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($17,523 vs. $10,214)
Elon vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 109 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Tennessee Technological University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/