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ECU UNC Charlotte UTC UNCW Middle Tennessee State University NC State Tennessee ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $165 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNCG | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 9,902 students)
UNCG vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 92.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at UNCG than Tennessee Technological University ($19,581.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Tennessee Tech ($10,979 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 5.8% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,924 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($8,471 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 67 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
UNCG vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Tennessee Technological University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,737 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,737)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($165 vs. $235)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/