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UTC Purdue Middle Tennessee State University IU Tennessee Butler ISU Indiana State Northern Illinois Memphis BSU WMU| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $165 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 9,902 students)
IUPUI vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Tennessee Tech?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at IUPUI than Tennessee Technological University ($31,410.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Tennessee Tech ($11,462 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 7.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,502 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 44% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,201 vs. $8,471)
IUPUI vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 88 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
IUPUI vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $5,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,090 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,090)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($165 vs. $238)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/