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Overview |
Tennessee State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $234 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 5,064 students)
Tennessee State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Tennessee State University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($21,036.00 vs. $15,118.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($9,231 vs. $15,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 32.1% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($7,658 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin River Falls (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 327.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($15,589 vs. $3,647)
Tennessee State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (81.6%)
Tennessee State University vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Tennessee State University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $5,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,400)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $5,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,725 vs. $28,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($234 vs. $289)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/