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UTC Middle Tennessee State University South Dakota State University Tennessee University of Minnesota-Duluth Memphis NDSU UA Huntsville USD ETSU MSU Austin Peay State University| University of North Dakota | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 9,902 students)
University of North Dakota vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or Tennessee Tech?
- University of North Dakota is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Tennessee Tech than University of North Dakota ($18,552.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than University of North Dakota ($15,188 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 3.3% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,170 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of North Dakota (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 32.6% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($8,471 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota 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 Dakota .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 14 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
University of North Dakota vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota 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 Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Tennessee Technological University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $11,300 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($165 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/