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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College UTC Old Dominion CNU Middle Tennessee State University William & Mary UVA Tennessee WVU| Tennessee Technological University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $240 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 9,902 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at VCU than Tennessee Technological University ($33,726.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than VCU ($15,188 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 16.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,502 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,583 vs. $8,471)
Tennessee Tech vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 5 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech or VCU? 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 VCU and Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/