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Overview |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BAC | 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Tennessee Tech?
- Belmont Abbey College is 117.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Tennessee Tech than Belmont Abbey College ($18,552.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than BAC ($15,188 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 11% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,502 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,266 vs. $8,471)
BAC vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or BAC .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 81 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
BAC vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC 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 BAC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Belmont Abbey College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,500 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/