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Overview |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $54 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,044 students)
Tennessee State University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or BC?
- Tennessee State University is 171.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 404.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Brazosport College ($20,484.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Tennessee State University ($4,718 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Brazosport College ($8,542 vs. $8,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University as Brazosport College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 330.8% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($17,315 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Tennessee State University .
Tennessee State University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or BC? 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 BC and Tennessee State University.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,400)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $22,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($5,250 vs. $28,000)
- BC graduates are paying $235 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($54 vs. $289)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/