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UTC MSU Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee UO Memphis Washington State Boise State Colorado State Idaho UW UA Huntsville| The University of Montana | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Missoula, MT | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,955 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #724 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umt.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,515 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,168 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,608 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,361 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,645 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,943 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 18, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,183 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $165 |
Diversity |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
The University of Montana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (9,955 students vs. 9,902 students)
The University of Montana vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Montana or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at The University of Montana than Tennessee Technological University ($27,168.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than The University of Montana ($15,188 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 10.5% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($10,502 vs. $11,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 50.1% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($8,471 vs. $5,645)
The University of Montana vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Montana or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or The University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 12 points higher than at The University of Montana (1090)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
The University of Montana vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Montana 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 The University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than The University of Montana (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,400 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,000)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,183 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,183)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($165 vs. $239)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/