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Overview |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $289 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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 SCSU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Southern Connecticut State University ($20,484.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than SCSU ($11,986 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 64.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,542 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 136.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($17,315 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at SCSU (3.2)
SCSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Tennessee State University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,400)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/