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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,675 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Tennessee Tech than University of Minnesota Duluth ($18,552.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($15,188 vs. $18,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,638 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Minnesota Duluth (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 15.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,471 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 7 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Tennessee Technological University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $10,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth 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/