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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 869 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,150 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,150 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,922 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,642 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,303 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,581 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1011/1211 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $165 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 869 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Tennessee Tech?
- Huntingdon College is 209.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($27,150.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Huntingdon College than Tennessee Technological University ($27,150.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Huntingdon College ($15,138 vs. $22,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,502 vs. $10,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 69.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($17,303 vs. $10,214)
Huntingdon College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 110 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Huntingdon College (70.8%)
Huntingdon College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,477)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($165 vs. $273)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/