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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Virginia Tech JMU Memphis Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University| Tennessee Technological University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | VMI | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,512 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at VMI than Tennessee Technological University ($39,590.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than VMI ($15,188 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 1.6% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($10,502 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Virginia Military Institute (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 125.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($19,111 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 37 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming VMI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or VMI? 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 VMI and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Tennessee Technological University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $18,700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/