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Overview |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $165 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rust College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Tennessee Tech?
- Rust College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Tennessee Tech than Rust College ($18,552.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Tennessee Tech ($8,151 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 102% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($5,200 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Rust College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rust College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,549 vs. $8,471)
Rust College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 322 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Rust College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Rust College (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $25,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,837)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($165 vs. $287)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/