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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech UTC Mercer Middle Tennessee State University Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte Tennessee University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory| Georgia State University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 9,902 students)
Georgia State vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 19% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Georgia State than Tennessee Technological University ($22,389.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Georgia State ($15,188 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 31.6% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,502 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Georgia State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($11,563 vs. $8,471)
Georgia State vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 46 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Georgia State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,699)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/