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Overview |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $289 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 1,447 students)
Shorter vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Tennessee State University?
- Shorter University is 221.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($23,514.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Shorter than Tennessee State University ($23,514.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Shorter ($9,231 vs. $16,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 3.4% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,784 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($18,168 vs. $15,589)
Shorter vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Tennessee State University (92.6%)
Shorter vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Tennessee State University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,418)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($289 vs. $293)
- More Shorter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/