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Overview |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,658 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,282 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,273 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,214 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 811/1219 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $165 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | 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 Greenville University based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,053 students)
Greenville University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Tennessee Tech?
- Greenville University is 242.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Greenville University than Tennessee Technological University ($29,998.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Greenville University ($15,138 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 1.5% lower than costs at Greenville University ($10,502 vs. $10,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Tennessee Technological University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 118.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($22,282 vs. $10,214)
Greenville University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 80 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
Greenville University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,300)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,100)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($165 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/