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Overview |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $303 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | TSU | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 8,632 students)
Tennessee State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Tennessee State University than Texas Southern University ($20,484.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Tennessee State University ($11,826 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,542 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($17,315 vs. $12,085)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at TSU (3.0)
Tennessee State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Texas Southern University (36% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,200)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,358)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($289 vs. $303)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/