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Overview |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,206 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,676 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,460 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,722 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,953 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,070 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 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 |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $289 |
Diversity |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 65% | ||
Campus |
RSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,206 students)
RSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $4,676.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Rogers State University ($21,036.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than RSU ($9,231 vs. $13,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($10,120 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Rogers State University (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 120.5% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($15,589 vs. $7,070)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU 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 RSU .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
RSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU 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 RSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Rogers State University (36% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $11,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $28,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($166 vs. $289)
- More RSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/