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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $165 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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 UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at UA Huntsville than Tennessee Technological University ($23,012.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than UA Huntsville ($15,188 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,502 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,983 vs. $8,471)
UA Huntsville vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 119 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $7,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($165 vs. $242)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/