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Overview |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $165 |
Diversity |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 9,902 students)
IU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Tennessee Tech?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at IU than Tennessee Technological University ($37,685.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than IU ($15,188 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 16.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,502 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Indiana University Bloomington (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 22% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($10,336 vs. $8,471)
IU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 97 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming IU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
IU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $12,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($165 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/