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Overview |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Athens, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twcnet.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,591 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,442 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 968 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 588 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $165 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,052 students)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Wesleyan College or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 206.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Tennessee Technological University ($26,100.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Tennessee Tech ($13,591 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 22.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,600 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 164.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($22,442 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Wesleyan College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Tennessee Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 83 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Wesleyan College or Tennessee 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 Tennessee Tech and Tennessee Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $700 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,750)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates. ($165 vs. $193)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/