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Overview |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UE | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Evansville is 370.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at UE than Tennessee Technological University ($40,100.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than UE ($15,188 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 31.8% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,502 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 302.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($34,067 vs. $8,471)
UE vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 55 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Tennessee Technological University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $2,600 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/