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Overview |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 18, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $165 |
Diversity |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 17% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at IU East than Tennessee Technological University ($21,356.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Tennessee Tech ($9,484 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 2.5% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,244 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Indiana University East (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,214 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 141 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 East.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Indiana University East (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $10,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($165 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/