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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 65% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 4,008 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Parkside?
- Tennessee State University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,036.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Tennessee State University ($8,778 vs. $9,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 22.1% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,286 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 139% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,589 vs. $6,523)
Tennessee State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Tennessee State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (36% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $2,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $5,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $28,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/