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Overview |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $171 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 9,218 students)
Tennessee State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or DSC?
- Tennessee State University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Tennessee State University than Dixie State College of Utah ($20,484.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than DSC ($11,986 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 15.7% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($7,384 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Dixie State College of Utah (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 149.3% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($17,315 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Tennessee State University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $1,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,400)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $11,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $28,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($171 vs. $289)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/