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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | - | ||
| Admitted | 269 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Tennessee State University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 224.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Tennessee State University ($23,100.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Kentucky Christian University ($11,986 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Christian University ($8,542 vs. $8,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($17,315 vs. $14,398)
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian University 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Tennessee State University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/