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Overview |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,817 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,985 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,685 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,975 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,764 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $289 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,817 students)
MWSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Missouri Western State University ($21,036.00 vs. $14,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than MWSU ($9,231 vs. $12,764)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($10,120 vs. $10,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Tennessee State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 83.4% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($15,589 vs. $8,500)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU 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 MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
MWSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Missouri Western State University (36% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $6,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $28,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($225 vs. $289)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/