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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Memphis UA Huntsville Auburn ETSU| Georgia College & State University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $165 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Georgia College than Tennessee Technological University ($26,688.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Georgia College ($15,188 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4.2% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($10,502 vs. $10,948)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University as Tennessee Technological University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,610 vs. $8,471)
Georgia College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 41 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Georgia College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $100 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $43,300)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($165 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/