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ASU UTC UNC Chapel Hill Middle Tennessee State University UNC Charlotte Tennessee UNCW WCU Memphis ECU UNCG UA Huntsville| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Tennessee Technological University ($21,470.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Tennessee Tech ($14,730 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,502 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 30.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,471 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 57 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Tennessee Technological University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $5,500 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,641 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,641)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($165 vs. $213)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville 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/