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Overview |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Montreat College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or Tennessee Tech?
- Montreat College is 255% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Montreat College than Tennessee Technological University ($30,250.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Montreat College ($15,188 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 1.6% lower than costs at Montreat College ($10,502 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 106.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($17,519 vs. $8,471)
Montreat College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 142 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Montreat College (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/