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Overview |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,411 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $25,740 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,151 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,996 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 94% |
Admission |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $289 |
Diversity |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (8,411 students vs. 8,198 students)
SCF vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 209.5% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 789.5% higher at Tennessee State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($21,036.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than SCF ($9,231 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 154.3% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,120 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (94% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 122.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,589 vs. $6,996)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $19,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $28,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($89 vs. $289)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/