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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 45% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $155 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 5,735 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at UWB than Tennessee Technological University ($39,687.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Tennessee Tech ($9,357 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 45.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($10,502 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 82.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($15,474 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 65 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or UWB? 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 UWB and Tennessee Tech.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $22,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $43,400)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- UWB graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/