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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 | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $155 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,140 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Augusta University?
- Tennessee Technological University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Augusta University than Tennessee Technological University ($22,270.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Tennessee Tech ($13,572 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 5% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,998 vs. $10,502)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University as Augusta University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,995 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 57 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Tennessee Tech.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $43,400)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/