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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD UTC Elon ASU| Tennessee Technological University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $216 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 10,117 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or JMU?
- Tennessee Technological University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at JMU than Tennessee Technological University ($25,128.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than JMU ($15,138 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 19.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,502 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than James Madison University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 129.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,214 vs. $4,456)
Tennessee Tech vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 32 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than JMU (76.2%)
Tennessee Tech vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or JMU? 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 JMU and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,899)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($165 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/