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Overview |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 779 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,479 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,070 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,440 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $289 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 779 students)
Stillman College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Tennessee State University?
- Stillman College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Stillman College ($21,036.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Stillman College ($9,231 vs. $12,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 5.6% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,582 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than Tennessee State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Stillman College ($15,589 vs. $11,070)
Stillman College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman 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 Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Stillman College (74.2%)
Stillman College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Stillman College (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,500)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $34,000)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($289 vs. $351)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/