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Overview |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $289 |
Diversity |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ODU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Tennessee State University?
- Ohio Dominican University is 359.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at ODU than Tennessee State University ($32,780.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than ODU ($11,986 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 38.7% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($8,542 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($23,646 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, ODU 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 ODU .
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
ODU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Tennessee State University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,125)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($289 vs. $301)
- More ODU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/