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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 | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $170 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 10,117 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or UNG?
- Tennessee Technological University is 114.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Tennessee Tech than University of North Georgia ($18,796.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Tennessee Tech ($11,687 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 17.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,502 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of North Georgia (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 58.2% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,214 vs. $6,456)
Tennessee Tech vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 89 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than UNG (72.2%)
Tennessee Tech vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or UNG? 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 UNG and Tennessee Tech.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNG graduates. ($16,000 vs. $16,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNG graduates. ($165 vs. $170)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/