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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Tennessee Technological University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 57% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $247 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 9,902 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Virginia Tech than Tennessee Technological University ($31,754.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Virginia Tech ($15,188 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 20.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($10,502 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Virginia Tech (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,471 vs. $7,649)
Tennessee Tech vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 108 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Tennessee Technological University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,600 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,966)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($165 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/