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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Texas Tech Tennessee UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU Memphis UH UNT UA Huntsville| Tennessee Technological University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $192 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,322 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or UT Tyler?
- Tennessee Technological University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at UT Tyler than Tennessee Technological University ($23,232.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Tennessee Tech ($13,248 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 6% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,908 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than The University of Texas at Tyler (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 13.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,612 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 43 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $5,700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $2,632 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Tyler graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,632)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UT Tyler graduates. ($165 vs. $192)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler 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/