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Overview |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $289 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 65% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,198 students)
NCAT vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 106.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Tennessee State University than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,036.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than NCAT ($9,231 vs. $10,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,832 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than North Carolina A & T State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 45.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($15,589 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Tennessee State University (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,100)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,000)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/