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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $165 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Tennessee Tech?
- Tuskegee University is 130% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Tuskegee University than Tennessee Technological University ($19,594.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Tuskegee University ($15,188 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 6.7% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,844 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($8,471 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 147 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Tuskegee University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $16,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $32,122)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($165 vs. $332)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/