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Overview |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $165 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 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 |
Wofford College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Tennessee Tech?
- Wofford College is 484% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.2% higher at Wofford College than Tennessee Technological University ($49,760.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Wofford College ($15,188 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 42.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,502 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 325% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($36,005 vs. $8,471)
Wofford College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 68 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford College 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 Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,747)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($165 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/