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Overview |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 9,218 students)
ISU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at ISU than Tennessee State University ($23,906.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than ISU ($11,986 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 12% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($7,626 vs. $8,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 89.3% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($17,315 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
ISU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Idaho State University (36% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,400)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,950 vs. $28,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/