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Overview |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $289 |
Diversity |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 61% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Tennessee State University?
- Kentucky State University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Tennessee State University than Kentucky State University ($20,484.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Tennessee State University ($11,473 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,076 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 109.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($17,315 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, KY 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 KY State .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Kentucky State University (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $31,000)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,000)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/