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Overview |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $289 |
Diversity |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Emporia State University ($20,484.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than ESU ($11,986 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 9% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($8,542 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Emporia State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 223.9% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($17,315 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
ESU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Tennessee State University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $8,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $28,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($200 vs. $289)
- More ESU 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/