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Overview |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 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 |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marietta College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Tennessee Tech?
- Marietta College is 333.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Marietta College than Tennessee Technological University ($36,956.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Marietta College ($15,188 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 13.7% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,502 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Marietta College (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 239.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($28,786 vs. $8,471)
Marietta College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 2 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Marietta College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Marietta College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College 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 Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/