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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Randolph-Macon Tennessee Memphis JMU SU UA Huntsville CNU ETSU Hollins College Liberty University| Tennessee Technological University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,826 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 293.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at Roanoke College than Tennessee Technological University ($33,510.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Roanoke College ($15,188 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 46.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,502 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 327.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($36,176 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 10 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/