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Overview |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Michigan Flint is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at UM-Flint than Tennessee Technological University ($24,882.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Tennessee Tech ($10,840 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,502 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 58.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($13,389 vs. $8,471)
UM-Flint vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 110 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Michigan Flint (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $900 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/