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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Tennessee State University?
- PennWest Clarion is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Tennessee State University than PennWest Clarion ($20,484.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 51.4% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($8,542 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($17,315 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
PennWest Clarion vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Tennessee State University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $800 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $38,400)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/