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Overview |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $289 |
Diversity |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Tennessee State University?
- Philander Smith College is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Tennessee State University than Philander Smith College ($20,484.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than PSC ($11,986 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 3.5% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,250 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 67.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($17,315 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Philander Smith College (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $26,800)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,000)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($289 vs. $320)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/