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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| Tennessee Technological University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $139 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 218 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Appalachian Bible College?
- Appalachian Bible College is 85.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Tennessee Tech than Appalachian Bible College ($18,796.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Appalachian Bible College ($15,138 vs. $18,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 14.7% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,160 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian Bible College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($10,734 vs. $10,214)
Tennessee Tech vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 90 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Appalachian Bible College (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($13,500 vs. $16,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($139 vs. $165)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/