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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Tennessee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 31% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Tennessee State University than Shawnee State University ($20,484.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Shawnee State University ($11,986 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 35.7% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($8,542 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Shawnee State University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 124.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($17,315 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Shawnee State University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Shawnee State University (36% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $4,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $28,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/