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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $165 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Tennessee Tech?
- Wesleyan College is 210.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Wesleyan College than Tennessee Technological University ($26,450.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Tennessee Tech ($13,900 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,502 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 192.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,800 vs. $8,471)
Wesleyan College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/