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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Ohio State University of Dayton Memphis Otterbein University Miami JCU UA Huntsville ETSU Ohio University| Ohio Northern University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ONU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ONU | 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Tennessee Tech?
- Ohio Northern University is 316.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at ONU than Tennessee Technological University ($35,480.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than ONU ($15,188 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 22.8% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($10,502 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 186.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,235 vs. $8,471)
ONU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 56 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $27,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/