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UTC Middle Tennessee State University ISU Tennessee Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead Memphis University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $165 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,902 students)
NDSU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Tennessee Tech?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Tennessee Tech than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($18,552.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than NDSU ($15,188 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 12.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,300 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 47.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,471 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 11 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming NDSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
NDSU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $10,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,300)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/