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Overview |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Blue Ash, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,569 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,054 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,474 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,628 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Blue Ash | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 6,569 students)
Blue Ash vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Ash or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Tennessee State University than UC Blue Ash College ($20,484.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Blue Ash ($11,986 vs. $12,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 50.5% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($8,542 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than UC Blue Ash College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 207.7% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($17,315 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Blue Ash vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,400)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/