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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 1,200 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 275.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($27,500.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Tusculum College than Tennessee State University ($27,500.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Tusculum College ($9,231 vs. $22,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($10,120 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($20,374 vs. $15,589)
Tennessee State University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
Tennessee State University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Tennessee State University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/