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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Tennessee Technological University | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Tusculum College | ||
| 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,200 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 213.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Tusculum College than Tennessee Technological University ($27,500.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Tusculum College ($15,138 vs. $22,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 2.4% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($10,502 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 99.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($20,374 vs. $10,214)
Tennessee Tech vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 142 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Tusculum College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/