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Overview |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Xavier | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 6,114 students)
Xavier vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Tennessee Tech?
- Xavier University is 425.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at Xavier than Tennessee Technological University ($44,770.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Xavier ($15,188 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 31.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,502 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 229.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($27,897 vs. $8,471)
Xavier vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 9 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Xavier vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Tennessee Technological University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/