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Overview |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $165 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 4,704 students)
Lipscomb vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Tennessee Tech?
- Lipscomb University is 302.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Lipscomb than Tennessee Technological University ($34,304.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Lipscomb ($15,188 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 33.7% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,502 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 188.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,404 vs. $8,471)
Lipscomb vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 74 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Tennessee Technological University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($165 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/