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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Southern Wesleyan University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,654 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,336 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,771 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,188 students)
SWU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Tennessee Tech?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 202.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at SWU than Tennessee Technological University ($26,520.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than SWU ($15,138 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 1.4% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($10,502 vs. $10,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 83.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($18,771 vs. $10,214)
SWU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
SWU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/