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Overview |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,892 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,345 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 996 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 937 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $165 |
Diversity |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coker | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Coker | 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,160 students)
Coker vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Tennessee Tech?
- Coker College is 262.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Coker than Tennessee Technological University ($30,864.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Coker ($15,188 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 6.2% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,892 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 201.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($25,519 vs. $8,471)
Coker vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 142 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Coker vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Coker College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,600)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($16,000 vs. $28,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($165 vs. $289)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/