Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tennessee Technological's yield is 8 pts higher than Northern Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Tennessee Technological admits 79% vs. 84% at Northern Michigan
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Northern MichiganAccessible
- Tennessee TechnologicalAccessiblefrom TennesseeSelectivefrom other states
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Northern MichiganTest-blind
- Tennessee TechnologicalTest-optional
How they read a record
Northern Michigan
GPA and the high school record are required.
Tennessee Technological
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. 63% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so .
What they look at
| Factor | Northern Michigan | Tennessee Technological |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Tennessee Technological University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Tennessee Technological University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why