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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,378 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or AU?
- Averett University is 338.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at AU than Tennessee Technological University ($38,400.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than AU ($15,138 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 23.9% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,502 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 167% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($27,274 vs. $10,214)
Tennessee Tech vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 189 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at AU (3.07)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than AU (47.8%)
Tennessee Tech vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or AU? 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 AU and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Averett University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/