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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| 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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $165 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 5,136 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Vermont Technical College ($21,036.00 vs. $19,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Vermont Tech ($9,231 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 27.5% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($10,120 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Tennessee State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($15,589 vs. $12,000)
Tennessee State University vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Tennessee State University vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Tennessee State University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $11,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($16,050 vs. $28,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($165 vs. $289)
- More Vermont Tech 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/