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Columbia State Community College Northwest Mississippi Community College VSCC Motlow| Nashville State Community College | Southwest Tennessee Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 6,443 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nscc.edu | tn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,796 | $9,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,790 | $5,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $6,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 13, 2025 |
Academics |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | N/A |
Diversity |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nashville State Community College | Southwest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nashville State Community College is larger than than Southwest based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 6,443 students)
Nashville State Community College vs. Southwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nashville State Community College or Southwest?
- Nashville State Community College and Southwest cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,104.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Nashville State Community College as Southwest Tennessee Community College ($16,920.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Tennessee Community College than Nashville State Community College ($5,991 vs. $6,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Tennessee Community College are 56.9% lower than costs at Nashville State Community College ($9,431 vs. $14,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nashville State Community College than Southwest Tennessee Community College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nashville State Community College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Southwest Tennessee Community College ($6,904 vs. $6,558)
Which college is harder to get into, Nashville State Community College or Southwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest or Nashville State Community College .
Nashville State Community College vs. Southwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nashville State Community College or Southwest? 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 Southwest and Nashville State Community College.
- Graduates from Nashville State Community College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Southwest graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $27,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/