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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 3,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $28,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $28,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $10,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $16,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $22,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 1,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 70% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 973/1193 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $193 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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 Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 3,196 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 226.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($28,590.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Tennessee Technological University ($28,590.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($15,138 vs. $16,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 3.5% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,150 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 121.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($22,579 vs. $10,214)
Tennessee Tech vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 76 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,750)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates. ($165 vs. $193)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/