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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University UTC Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Middle Tennessee State University Clemson| Miami University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $165 |
Diversity |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 9,902 students)
Miami vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Tennessee Tech?
- Miami University is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at Miami than Tennessee Technological University ($35,371.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Miami ($15,188 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 50.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,502 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Miami University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 74.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,752 vs. $8,471)
Miami vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 157 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Miami students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Miami vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Tennessee Technological University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Miami 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 $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,750)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($165 vs. $255)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/