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Overview |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,083 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msj.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,450 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,450 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,887 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,761 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,169 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,226 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.5% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1083 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $289 |
Diversity |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
College of Mount St. Joseph | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 65% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount St. Joseph | 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 College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 2,083 students)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount St. Joseph or Tennessee State University?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 384.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($35,450.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Tennessee State University ($35,450.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($9,231 vs. $15,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 10.7% lower than costs at College of Mount St. Joseph ($10,120 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 78.1% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($27,761 vs. $15,589)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount St. Joseph .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
College of Mount St. Joseph vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount St. Joseph 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 College of Mount St. Joseph.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Tennessee State University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $6,300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University and College of Mount St. Joseph graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($28,000 vs. $28,000)
- Tennessee State University and College of Mount St. Joseph graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($289 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/