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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $165 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | 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
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 9,902 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Tennessee Tech?
- Rutgers University Newark is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Tennessee Technological University ($30,600.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Rutgers University-Newark ($15,188 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 36.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($10,502 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Rutgers University Newark (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 55.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($13,168 vs. $8,471)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 72 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Tennessee Technological University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $22,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,215)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($165 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/