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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 984 | ||
| Admitted | - | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $215 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 991 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 287.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Bluefield College than Tennessee State University ($27,600.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Bluefield College ($11,986 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Bluefield College ($8,542 vs. $9,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($18,596 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Bluefield College? 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 Bluefield College and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is the same as at Bluefield College (36% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $38,400)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $7,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,834 vs. $28,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($215 vs. $289)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/