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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | vc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $14,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $14,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $8,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $30,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $175 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Virginia College-Huntsville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Virginia College-Huntsville based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 491 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Virginia College-Huntsville?
- Virginia College Huntsville is 101.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($14,382.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Tennessee State University than Virginia College Huntsville ($20,484.00 vs. $14,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Virginia College-Huntsville ($11,986 vs. $30,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Virginia College Huntsville ($8,542 vs. $8,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Virginia College Huntsville (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 288.6% larger than aid received Virginia College Huntsville ($17,315 vs. $4,456)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Virginia College-Huntsville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia College-Huntsville or Tennessee State University .
Tennessee State University vs. Virginia College-Huntsville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Virginia College-Huntsville? 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 Virginia College-Huntsville and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Virginia College Huntsville (36% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Virginia College-Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $27,800)
- Virginia College Huntsville students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,000)
- Virginia College-Huntsville graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($175 vs. $289)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia College-Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/