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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis LHU UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU| Mississippi University for Women | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 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 |
Academics |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $165 |
Diversity |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MUW | 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 MUW based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.9% higher at Tennessee Tech than Mississippi University for Women ($18,552.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Tennessee Tech ($12,691 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 27.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,212 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 16.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,887 vs. $8,471)
MUW vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 90 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
MUW vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Mississippi University for Women (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $5,600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW 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/