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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Southern Indiana is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Tennessee Technological University ($21,140.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Tennessee Tech ($14,443 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 4.4% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,058 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,471 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 100 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana 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 Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Southern Indiana (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,800)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($165 vs. $232)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/