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UTC Middle Tennessee State University OSU Portland State University Tennessee Memphis San Jose State UA Huntsville ETSU UO Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt| Oregon Institute of Technology | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 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 | Sep 4, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $165 |
Diversity |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
OIT | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OIT | 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 4,911 students)
OIT vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or Tennessee Tech?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at OIT than Tennessee Technological University ($31,836.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than OIT ($15,188 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4% lower than costs at Oregon Institute of Technology ($10,502 vs. $10,921)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 2% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($8,471 vs. $8,302)
OIT vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or OIT .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 55 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
OIT vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $11,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $6,875 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,875)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($165 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/