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Overview |
Tennessee State University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 6,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $6,827 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $15,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $8,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $15,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $4,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 5,754 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 5,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/26 | ||
| 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-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $250 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely 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-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | UW-Platteville | ||
| 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 UW-Platteville based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 6,696 students)
Tennessee State University vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or UW-Platteville?
- Tennessee State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,827.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($21,036.00 vs. $15,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UW-Platteville ($9,231 vs. $15,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 23.8% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,174 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin Platteville (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 274.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($15,589 vs. $4,163)
Tennessee State University vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UW-Platteville (87.3%)
Tennessee State University vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than Tennessee State University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $11,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,400)
- University of Wisconsin Platteville students graduate with a $3,745 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($24,255 vs. $28,000)
- UW-Platteville graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/