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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $165 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Tennessee Technological University ($30,317.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than UMass Dartmouth ($15,188 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 57% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,502 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 18.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($10,055 vs. $8,471)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 77 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $5,600 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,760 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,760)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($165 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/