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Overview |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Tennessee State University?
- Indiana State University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Indiana State than Tennessee State University ($20,880.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Indiana State ($11,986 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 32.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,542 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 60.3% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($17,315 vs. $10,802)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Indiana State vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Tennessee State University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $4,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $28,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/