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Overview |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,846 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,207 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,239 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 9,372 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | 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 |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $289 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Medgar | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,846 students)
Medgar vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Tennessee State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($21,036.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Tennessee State University ($6,207 vs. $9,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 115.3% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,120 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 97.4% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,589 vs. $7,896)
Medgar vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Medgar (83.4%)
Medgar vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Tennessee State University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates of CUNY Medgar Evers College and Tennessee State University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,400 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $18,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $28,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($93 vs. $289)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/