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UTC Arkansas Middle Tennessee State University WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Tennessee Drury University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Lindenwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City Memphis UIC| Missouri State University Springfield | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 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 |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $165 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 9,902 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 14% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Tennessee Tech than Missouri State University Springfield ($18,552.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,188 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 7.4% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,782 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,471 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 12 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Tennessee Technological University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($165 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/