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Overview |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Central | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 9,218 students)
Central vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Tennessee State University?
- University of Central Missouri is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Central Missouri ($20,484.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Central ($11,986 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,542 vs. $9,699)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 165.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($17,315 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Central vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Tennessee State University (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $3,100 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,400)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $5,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $28,000)
- Central graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/