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Overview |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $289 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 8,198 students)
Florida A&M vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($21,036.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Florida A&M ($9,231 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,120 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,589 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Tennessee State University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,500)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($289 vs. $294)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/