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Overview |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 96% |
Admission |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
Academics |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $165 |
Diversity |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 9,902 students)
WSU vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Tennessee Tech than Wichita State University ($18,552.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Tennessee Tech ($13,553 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 20.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,502 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Wichita State University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,471 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 13 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
WSU vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Wichita State University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($165 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/