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UTC Middle Tennessee State University University of Dayton Ohio University Tennessee University of Toledo Miami Southeast Missouri State University Cleveland State SIUE Memphis Kent State| Wright State University Main Campus | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 23, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Tennessee Tech?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Wright State than Tennessee Technological University ($20,232.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Wright State ($15,188 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 1.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,502 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 4.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($8,867 vs. $8,471)
Wright State vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 68 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Wright State vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of Wright State University Main Campus and Tennessee Tech have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,400 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/