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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 193 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 193 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Watkins Institute?
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film is 211.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($22,800.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Watkins Institute than Tennessee State University ($22,800.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 8.7% lower than costs at Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($10,120 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($15,589 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Watkins Institute students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Watkins Institute is higher than Tennessee State University (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Watkins College of Art Design & Film earn on average $300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $38,400)
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Watkins Institute graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Watkins Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/