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Overview |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $289 |
Diversity |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Tennessee State University?
- Chicago State University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.6% higher at Tennessee State University than Chicago State University ($20,484.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Tennessee State University ($6,446 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 61.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,542 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 9% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($17,315 vs. $15,891)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Chicago State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,300)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,250)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($289 vs. $323)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/