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Overview |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $165 |
Diversity |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 9,902 students)
UC vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 35% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at UC than Tennessee Technological University ($26,862.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than UC ($15,188 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,502 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 3.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,733 vs. $8,471)
UC vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 63 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
UC vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Tennessee Technological University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($165 vs. $237)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/