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Overview |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,129 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,142 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,255 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,304 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $289 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,129 students)
Gordon vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 185.6% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Gordon College ($21,036.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Tennessee State University ($8,255 vs. $9,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 10.7% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,142 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Gordon College (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 147.3% larger than aid received Gordon College ($15,589 vs. $6,304)
Gordon vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon 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 Gordon .
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Gordon (86.8%)
Gordon vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $28,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($180 vs. $289)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/