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Overview |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $305 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,648 students)
Tennessee State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or VSU?
- Tennessee State University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Virginia State University ($20,484.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than VSU ($11,986 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 35.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,542 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($17,315 vs. $11,498)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at VSU (2.85)
Tennessee State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Tennessee State University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,700)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,500)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($289 vs. $305)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/