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CSN Fisk University KY State Jackson State University Middle Tennessee State University TSU Southern University and A & M College AAMU Alabama State CAU South Carolina State University NCAT| Tennessee State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $236 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 7,169 students)
Tennessee State University vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or NSC?
- Tennessee State University is 28.4% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Nevada State College ($20,484.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than NSC ($11,986 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 26.8% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($8,542 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Nevada State College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 158.6% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($17,315 vs. $6,696)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at NSC (2.75)
Tennessee State University vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or NSC? 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 NSC and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Nevada State College (36% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $5,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,920 vs. $28,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($236 vs. $289)
- More NSC 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/