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Overview |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Madison, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | nossi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $5,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $24,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $2,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | 139 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 56.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $351 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | Nossi College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tusculum College is larger than than Nossi College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 298 students)
Tusculum College vs. Nossi College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or Nossi College of Art?
- Tusculum College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Nossi College of Art for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Tusculum College than Nossi College of Art ($26,558.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Nossi College of Art ($20,414 vs. $24,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nossi College of Art are 86% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($5,400 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Nossi College of Art (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 737.8% larger than aid received Nossi College of Art ($22,630 vs. $2,701)
Tusculum College vs. Nossi College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College or Nossi College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nossi College of Art or Tusculum College .
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Nossi College of Art (56.7%)
Tusculum College vs. Nossi College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College or Nossi College of Art? 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 Nossi College of Art and Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at Nossi College of Art is higher than Tusculum College (78% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Nossi College of Art graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $26,000)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $6,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Nossi College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,966)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Nossi College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nossi College of Art students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/