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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $289 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 47% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322.5% higher at Tennessee State University than Southern University and A & M College ($21,036.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Southern University and A & M College ($9,231 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 8.1% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,366 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Southern University and A & M College (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 119.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($15,589 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (36% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,000)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $30,750)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($289 vs. $317)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/