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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,271 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,134 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,134 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,712 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,680 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,966 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,111 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 2,271 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or Tennessee Tech?
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is 232.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($29,134.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Tennessee Technological University ($29,134.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($15,138 vs. $21,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 2% lower than costs at Grace College and Theological Seminary ($10,502 vs. $10,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Tennessee Technological University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace College and Theological Seminary students is 85.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($18,966 vs. $10,214)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 39 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (3.59)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (80.8%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is higher than Tennessee Technological University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/