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UTC Middle Tennessee State University FLC Tennessee Colorado Mesa Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University| Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 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 |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $165 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | 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 Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Western State Colorado University than Tennessee Technological University ($18,960.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Western State Colorado University ($15,188 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 2.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,286 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Western State Colorado University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western State Colorado University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,189 vs. $8,471)
Western State Colorado University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 138 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Western State Colorado University (3.42)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Western State Colorado University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Western State Colorado University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,800)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/