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Overview |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $165 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Idaho | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- University of Idaho is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 9,902 students)
Idaho vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Idaho than Tennessee Technological University ($25,418.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Tennessee Tech ($14,954 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 6.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,898 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 31.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($11,105 vs. $8,471)
Idaho vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 41 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Tennessee Technological University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $8,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,279)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($165 vs. $251)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/