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Overview |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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 Mercer based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Tennessee Tech?
- Mercer University is 362.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at Mercer than Tennessee Technological University ($39,408.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Mercer ($15,188 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 33.7% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,502 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 298.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($33,740 vs. $8,471)
Mercer vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 115 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/