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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Skidmore College Tennessee Memphis Lipscomb Belmont Union College UA Huntsville Samford University ETSU Denison| Tennessee Technological University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $256 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,731 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Union University?
- Union University is 316.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Union University than Tennessee Technological University ($35,500.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Union University ($15,188 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 2.3% lower than costs at Union University ($10,502 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 236.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($28,520 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 61 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Union University (52.6%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Union 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 Union University and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $8,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,840)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($165 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/