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Overview |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $165 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 939 students)
Johnson University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or Tennessee Tech?
- Johnson University is 104% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Tennessee Tech than Johnson University ($18,552.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Johnson University ($15,188 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 21.2% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,664 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Johnson University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,423 vs. $8,471)
Johnson University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 67 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University 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 Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $31,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $5,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,380)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson University graduates. ($165 vs. $221)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/