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Overview |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | 850/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $299 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (9,517 students vs. 8,198 students)
Tennessee State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at PVAMU than Tennessee State University ($22,590.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than PVAMU ($9,231 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($10,120 vs. $10,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Tennessee State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($15,589 vs. $14,680)
Tennessee State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
Tennessee State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,955)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/