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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,227 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,990 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,990 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,010 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,765 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,182 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 900 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1070 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 1,227 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Tennessee State University?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 337% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($31,990.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Tennessee State University ($31,990.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($9,231 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 28.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,120 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 84.5% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($28,765 vs. $15,589)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (76.1%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Tennessee State University (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,999 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/