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Overview |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 116 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mca.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,890 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $341 | $289 |
Diversity |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 61% | ||
Campus |
MCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 116 students)
MCA vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCA or Tennessee State University?
- Memphis College of Art is 354.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at MCA than Tennessee State University ($32,400.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($8,542 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($17,315 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCA 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 MCA .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
MCA vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCA 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 MCA.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Memphis College of Art (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,900)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($28,000 vs. $33,000)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($289 vs. $341)
- More MCA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/