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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Minnesota State University-Mankato Tennessee NDSU Memphis Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $165 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Tennessee Tech?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Tennessee Tech than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($18,552.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than MSU Moorhead ($15,188 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 3.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,104 vs. $10,502)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead as Tennessee Technological University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,471 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 53 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,000 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,276)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($165 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/