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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $293 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 35 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($20,484.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Shorter-CAPP ($11,986 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($8,542 vs. $8,655)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 238.9% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($17,315 vs. $5,109)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Tennessee State University .
Tennessee State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (36% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $10,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,418)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($289 vs. $293)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/