Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tennessee Technological's yield is 11 pts higher than Western Carolina's
Yield rate - 2
Western Carolina's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Tennessee Technological's
SAT midpoint - 3
Tennessee Technological admits 79% vs. 82% at Western Carolina
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
- Tennessee TechnologicalAccessiblefrom TennesseeSelectivefrom other states
- Western CarolinaAccessible
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 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Tennessee TechnologicalTest-optional
- Western CarolinaTest-optional
How they read a record
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 .
Western Carolina
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Tennessee Technological | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Tennessee Technological University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Tennessee Technological University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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