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Overview |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $289 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 9,218 students)
Staten Island vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Tennessee State University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($20,484.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Tennessee State University ($7,217 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 134.8% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,542 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 114.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,315 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island 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 Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Tennessee State University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $6,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $14,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $28,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($144 vs. $289)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/