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Overview |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Tennessee Tech?
- Georgetown College is 376.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at Georgetown College than Tennessee Technological University ($40,610.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Tennessee Tech ($15,152 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 6.7% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,502 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 375.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($40,308 vs. $8,471)
Georgetown College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 57 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/