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Overview |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $289 |
Diversity |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (10,796 students vs. 8,198 students)
UAA vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Alaska Anchorage ($21,036.00 vs. $19,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UAA ($9,231 vs. $13,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,120 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Alaska Anchorage (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 106.6% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($15,589 vs. $7,545)
UAA vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UAA (66.5%)
UAA vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $10,500 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,400)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $9,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($18,704 vs. $28,000)
- UAA graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($193 vs. $289)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/