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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Campbell University Memphis Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University BAC Vanderbilt| Gardner Webb University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Tennessee Tech?
- Gardner Webb University is 266.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at GWU than Tennessee Technological University ($31,220.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than GWU ($15,188 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 2.6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,502 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 184.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,130 vs. $8,471)
GWU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 125 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,900 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $8,969 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,969)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/