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Miami UTC Ohio State Kent State Middle Tennessee State University UC Wright State Tennessee WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU| Ohio University Main Campus | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $165 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 9,902 students)
Ohio University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Tennessee Tech?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Ohio University than Tennessee Technological University ($23,720.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Ohio University ($15,188 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 17.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,502 vs. $12,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus as Tennessee Technological University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 11.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,416 vs. $8,471)
Ohio University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 6 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Ohio University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Ohio University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($165 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/