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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $289 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 80.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($21,036.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Georgia Southwestern ($9,231 vs. $11,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,574 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Georgia Southwestern State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 92% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,589 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (36% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($227 vs. $289)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/