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Overview |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $289 |
Diversity |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 65% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 8,198 students)
FSW vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 200.5% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($21,036.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Tennessee State University ($9,030 vs. $9,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 0.8% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($10,044 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 170.3% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($15,589 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW 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 FSW .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $28,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($93 vs. $289)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/