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Overview |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,396 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,640 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,640 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,069 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,944 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,768 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,076 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1026/1315 | 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 |
Academics |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 6,396 students)
Webster University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or Tennessee Tech?
- Webster University is 247.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Webster University than Tennessee Technological University ($29,640.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Webster University ($15,188 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 18.1% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,502 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 147.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($20,944 vs. $8,471)
Webster University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 7 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Webster University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Webster University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/