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Overview |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Tennessee Tech?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 478.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.5% higher at OWU than Tennessee Technological University ($49,262.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than OWU ($15,188 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 30.9% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,502 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 333.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($36,757 vs. $8,471)
OWU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or OWU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/