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Overview |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $289 |
Diversity |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 61% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Tennessee State University?
- Governors State University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Governors State University ($20,484.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Tennessee State University ($9,833 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 28.8% lower than costs at Governors State University ($8,542 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Governors State University ($17,315 vs. $11,987)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
GSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,400)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $28,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($178 vs. $289)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/