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Overview |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 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 |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | 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 Milikin based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Tennessee Tech?
- Millikin University is 378.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at Milikin than Tennessee Technological University ($40,740.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Tennessee Tech ($10,492 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 22.2% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,502 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 260.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($30,528 vs. $8,471)
Milikin vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 33 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin 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 Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Tennessee Technological University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/