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Overview |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Pulaski, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 934 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | martinmethodist.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,000 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,762 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,039 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 608 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 488 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3%Open | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8%Open | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1160 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,315 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $165 |
Diversity |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Martin Methodist College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Martin Methodist College | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 934 students)
Martin Methodist College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Martin Methodist College or Tennessee Tech?
- Martin Methodist College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Tennessee Tech than Martin Methodist College ($18,552.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Martin Methodist College ($15,188 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 22.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,600 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Methodist College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,039 vs. $8,471)
Martin Methodist College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Martin Methodist College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Martin Methodist College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Martin Methodist College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Martin Methodist College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $34,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,315)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($165 vs. $230)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/