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Overview |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,135 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,484 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,484 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,018 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,736 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,188 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 94% |
Admission |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,672 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 17,884 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $289 |
Diversity |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 65% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 4,135 students)
CAU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Tennessee State University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 220.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($23,484.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at CAU than Tennessee State University ($23,484.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than CAU ($9,231 vs. $29,736)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,120 vs. $12,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Clark Atlanta University (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($15,589 vs. $11,188)
CAU vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU 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 CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than CAU (64.6%)
CAU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than Tennessee State University (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates of Clark Atlanta University and Tennessee State University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,400 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,000)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($289 vs. $320)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/