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Overview |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | - | ||
| Admitted | 359 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 61% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or Tennessee State University?
- Saint Catharine College is 176.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Saint Catharine College ($20,484.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than St. Catharine ($11,986 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Saint Catharine College ($8,542 vs. $9,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 86.2% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($17,315 vs. $9,299)
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
St. Catharine vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $8,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $28,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More St. Catharine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/