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Overview |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $165 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 9,902 students)
Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Kentucky is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Kentucky than Tennessee Technological University ($30,913.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Kentucky ($15,188 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 39.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,502 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Kentucky (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 66.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,114 vs. $8,471)
Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 41 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Kentucky vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Tennessee Technological University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $7,600 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,750)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($165 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/