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Overview |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $165 |
Diversity |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Tennessee Tech?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 248.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at IWU than Tennessee Technological University ($29,684.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than IWU ($15,188 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 4.5% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,050 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 138.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($20,194 vs. $8,471)
IWU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 16 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
IWU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $8,104 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,104)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($165 vs. $249)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/