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MSU UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee CU Boulder Colorado State Utah State University Memphis The University of Montana UA Huntsville ETSU Idaho| Tennessee Technological University | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $191 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (10,913 students vs. 10,117 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or UW?
- Tennessee Technological University is 76% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at UW than Tennessee Technological University ($20,760.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Tennessee Tech ($13,299 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 27% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,502 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Wyoming (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($10,214 vs. $8,761)
Tennessee Tech vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 20 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Tennessee Tech (83.2%)
Tennessee Tech vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or UW? 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 UW and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Tennessee Technological University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $8,000 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($165 vs. $191)
- More UW 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/