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Overview |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $165 |
Diversity |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 9,902 students)
GS vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 94.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Tennessee Tech than Georgia Southern University ($18,552.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than GS ($15,188 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 1.8% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,316 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Georgia Southern University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,806 vs. $8,471)
GS vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or GS .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 13 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
GS vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($165 vs. $237)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/