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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Warren Wilson College | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 3, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $165 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Tennessee Tech?
- Warren Wilson College is 340.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Warren Wilson than Tennessee Technological University ($37,500.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Warren Wilson ($15,188 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 14.7% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,502 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 207.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($26,012 vs. $8,471)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 18 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Warren Wilson College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $30,800)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($165 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/