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Overview |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 9,902 students)
Alabama vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Tennessee Tech?
- The University of Alabama is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Alabama than Tennessee Technological University ($31,460.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Alabama ($15,188 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 37.4% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,502 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than The University of Alabama (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 85.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($15,683 vs. $8,471)
Alabama vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 79 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Alabama vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Tennessee Technological University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $6,500 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,750)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/