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Overview |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Portales, NM | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,386 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enmu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,194 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,174 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,446 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,683 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,663 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,085 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 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 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Academics |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,267 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $147 | $289 |
Diversity |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 65% | ||
Campus |
ENMU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 5,386 students)
ENMU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ENMU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 74.5% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.7% higher at Tennessee State University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($21,036.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Tennessee State University ($6,683 vs. $9,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 19.8% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,446 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Tennessee State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($15,589 vs. $10,663)
ENMU vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ENMU 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 ENMU .
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than ENMU (54.9%)
ENMU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ENMU 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 ENMU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (36% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $13,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($14,267 vs. $28,000)
- ENMU graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($147 vs. $289)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/