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Overview |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $215 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 8,198 students)
Tennessee State University vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or EWU?
- Tennessee State University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at EWU than Tennessee State University ($24,833.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than EWU ($9,231 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 47% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,120 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Eastern Washington University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 78% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($15,589 vs. $8,756)
Tennessee State University vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than EWU (91.8%)
Tennessee State University vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or EWU? 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 EWU and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Tennessee State University (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,400)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $7,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $28,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($215 vs. $289)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/