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Overview |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 519 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,720 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,720 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,000 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,860 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,951 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 1,698 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1315 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Salem College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salem College | 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 519 students)
Salem College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Tennessee Tech?
- Salem College is 261.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($31,720.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Salem College than Tennessee Technological University ($31,720.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Salem College ($15,138 vs. $19,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 24.3% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,502 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 182.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($28,860 vs. $10,214)
Salem College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 17 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
Salem College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem 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 Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,000)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/