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Overview |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $289 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 65% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Tennessee State University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 152% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Tennessee State University than Johnson C Smith University ($21,036.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than JCSU ($9,231 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 12.3% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,014 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Tennessee State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,589 vs. $14,883)
JCSU vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Tennessee State University (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,300)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $32,050)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($289 vs. $331)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU 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/