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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $215 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,704 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or UVa-Wise?
- Tennessee Technological University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at UVa-Wise than Tennessee Technological University ($25,419.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Tennessee Tech ($9,923 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 13.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,502 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 68.8% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,299 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 160 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Tennessee Tech vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,300 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,100)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,827 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,827)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($165 vs. $215)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise 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/