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Overview |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at UNCSA than Tennessee Technological University ($23,731.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Tennessee Tech ($11,251 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 22.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,502 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 28.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($10,868 vs. $8,471)
UNCSA vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 6 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Tennessee Technological University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/