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Overview |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 725 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,904 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,904 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,544 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,158 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,175 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,976 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,051 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $289 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 725 students)
Tougaloo College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or Tennessee State University?
- Tougaloo College is 49% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($10,904.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Tennessee State University than Tougaloo College ($21,036.00 vs. $10,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Tougaloo College ($9,231 vs. $12,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 34.1% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($7,544 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Tougaloo College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($15,589 vs. $10,175)
Tougaloo College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Tougaloo College .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Tougaloo College (53.2%)
Tougaloo College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo College or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Tennessee State University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $29,600)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $7,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $35,004)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($289 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/