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Overview |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 57 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $15,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $19,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $7,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | N/A |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 WCC based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 57 students)
Tennessee State University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Tennessee State University than Williamson Christian College ($21,036.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than WCC ($9,231 vs. $19,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 51.7% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($10,120 vs. $15,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 110.3% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($15,589 vs. $7,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or WCC? 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 WCC and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 36%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/