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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $165 |
Diversity |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
KWC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Tennessee Tech?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 252.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at KWC than Tennessee Technological University ($30,040.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than KWC ($15,188 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 6.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,502 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 136.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($20,036 vs. $8,471)
KWC vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 54 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,907 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,907)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($165 vs. $236)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/