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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UTC UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia| The University of Tennessee | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $165 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 9,902 students)
Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Tennessee Tech?
- The University of Tennessee is 33% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Tennessee than Tennessee Technological University ($29,522.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Tennessee ($15,188 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 15.7% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,502 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than The University of Tennessee (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 25.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($10,593 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 112 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Tennessee Technological University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $12,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($165 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/