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Overview |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $240 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,458 students)
Tennessee State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Tennessee State University than West Virginia State University ($21,036.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than WVSU ($9,231 vs. $10,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 27.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,120 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 80.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($15,589 vs. $8,657)
Tennessee State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Tennessee State University (92.6%)
Tennessee State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than West Virginia State University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/