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Overview |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Tennessee Tech?
- North Greenville University is 176.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at North Greenville University than Tennessee Technological University ($23,590.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Tennessee Tech ($11,705 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4.7% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($10,502 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 218% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($26,941 vs. $8,471)
North Greenville University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 14 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
North Greenville University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University 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 North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than North Greenville University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $9,900 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $33,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Greenville University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than North Greenville University graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/