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Overview |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Belmont, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmontabbeycollege.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,500 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,500 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,658 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,522 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,266 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,757 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,679 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 28% | 0% |
Students |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 61% | ||
Campus |
BAC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,501 students)
BAC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BAC or Tennessee State University?
- Belmont Abbey College is 159.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Tennessee State University than Belmont Abbey College ($20,484.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than BAC ($11,986 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 36.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,542 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 86.9% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($17,315 vs. $9,266)
Which college is harder to get into, BAC or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or BAC .
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
BAC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BAC or Tennessee State University? 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 State University and BAC.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Tennessee State University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- Belmont Abbey College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- BAC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/