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Overview |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $165 |
Diversity |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 5% | ||
Campus |
PC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Tennessee Tech?
- Presbyterian College is 357.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at PC than Tennessee Technological University ($38,990.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than PC ($15,188 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 7.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,502 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 305.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($34,379 vs. $8,471)
PC vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or PC .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 20 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at PC (3.6)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Tennessee Technological University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,108)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($165 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/