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UTC Memphis Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Murray State University UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU| The University of Tennessee Martin | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Martin, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,868 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utm.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,378 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,418 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,082 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,261 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,502 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,866 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $165 |
Diversity |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UT Martin | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 6,868 students)
UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Martin or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Tennessee Tech than The University of Tennessee Martin ($18,552.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Tennessee Tech ($12,619 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 48.3% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($7,082 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 9.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,261 vs. $8,471)
UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Martin or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UT Martin .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 52 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Martin 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 UT Martin.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,300 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($165 vs. $242)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/