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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 856/1068 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $289 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Tennessee State University?
- Tuskegee University is 167.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Tennessee State University than Tuskegee University ($21,036.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Tuskegee University ($9,231 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 2.8% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,844 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Tuskegee University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 129.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($15,589 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Tennessee State University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $32,122)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($289 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/