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Overview |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Blue Mountain, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bmc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,120 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,120 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,452 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,305 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,229 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 186 | - | ||
| Admitted | 178 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,264 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $289 |
Diversity |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Blue Mountain College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 922 students)
Blue Mountain College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Mountain College or Tennessee State University?
- Blue Mountain College is 168.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Tennessee State University than Blue Mountain College ($20,484.00 vs. $19,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Blue Mountain College ($11,986 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 1.1% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,452 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Blue Mountain College ($17,315 vs. $14,229)
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Mountain College 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 Blue Mountain College .
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Blue Mountain College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Mountain College 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 Blue Mountain College.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Tennessee State University (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $9,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($18,264 vs. $28,000)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($188 vs. $289)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/