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Overview |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $165 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Tennessee Tech?
- Guilford College is 361% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Guilford College than Tennessee Technological University ($40,400.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Guilford College ($15,138 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 24.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,502 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 224.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($33,106 vs. $10,214)
Guilford College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
Guilford College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,300)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,635)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($165 vs. $275)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/