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UTC WSSU Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Memphis Morgan State ECU| North Carolina A & T State University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $165 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 10,117 students)
NCAT vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 147.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Tennessee Tech than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,796.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Tennessee Tech ($10,258 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 18.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,832 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($10,700 vs. $10,214)
NCAT vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 192 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $5,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($16,000 vs. $29,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($165 vs. $299)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/