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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 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 | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Tennessee Tech?
- Wittenberg University is 396% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Wittenberg University than Tennessee Technological University ($42,260.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Wittenberg University ($15,188 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 7.4% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,502 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 285.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($32,632 vs. $8,471)
Wittenberg University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Wittenberg University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/