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Overview |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 5,413 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $3,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $11,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $4,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 56% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $124 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 5,413 students)
Tennessee State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or OC?
- Tennessee State University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $3,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Olympic College ($21,036.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than OC ($9,231 vs. $11,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Olympic College ($10,120 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Olympic College (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 259.8% larger than aid received Olympic College ($15,589 vs. $4,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Tennessee State University .
Tennessee State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or OC? 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 OC and Tennessee State University.
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,000)
- OC graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($124 vs. $289)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/