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Overview |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $165 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Tennessee Tech?
- McKendree University is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at McKendree University than Tennessee Technological University ($32,020.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than McKendree University ($15,188 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 10.4% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,502 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 185% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,145 vs. $8,471)
McKendree University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 96 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/