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Overview |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 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 |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Maryville College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Tennessee Tech?
- Maryville College is 332.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at Maryville College than Tennessee Technological University ($36,880.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Maryville College ($15,188 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 20.1% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,502 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 263.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($30,782 vs. $8,471)
Maryville College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 50 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/