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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | N/A |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 47% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 0 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or KSU?
- Tennessee Technological University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Tennessee Tech than Kennesaw State University ($18,552.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than KSU ($15,188 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 9.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,502 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Kennesaw State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,471 vs. $5,161)
Tennessee Tech vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Tennessee Tech .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
Tennessee Tech vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or KSU? 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 KSU and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Kennesaw State University (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/