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Overview |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 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 |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $165 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 3,241 students)
Dakota State vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Tennessee Tech than Dakota State University ($18,552.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Dakota State ($15,188 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 31% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,018 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Dakota State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($8,471 vs. $5,467)
Dakota State vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 55 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Dakota State vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State 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 Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Dakota State University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($165 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/