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Overview |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 36% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $240 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 8,198 students)
Tennessee State University vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($21,036.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UW-La Crosse ($9,231 vs. $13,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 27.1% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($7,960 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (94% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 233.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($15,589 vs. $4,678)
Tennessee State University vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UW-La Crosse (73.2%)
Tennessee State University vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Tennessee State University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $11,100 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $38,400)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/