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Overview |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,752 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,654 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,829 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,062 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $165 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 3,752 students)
IU Southeast vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 17% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at IU Southeast 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 Southeast than Tennessee Tech ($8,829 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 11% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,502 vs. $11,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Indiana University Southeast (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($10,214 vs. $6,595)
IU Southeast vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 147 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than IU Southeast (83.1%)
IU Southeast vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Indiana University Southeast (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,300)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,261 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Southeast graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,261)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than IU Southeast graduates. ($165 vs. $209)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/