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Overview |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,807 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,760 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,760 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,624 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,875 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $289 |
Diversity |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
WSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 4,807 students)
WSC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Wayne State College ($21,036.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than WSC ($9,231 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 5.2% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($9,624 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Tennessee State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 165.3% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($15,589 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC 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 WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
WSC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Tennessee State University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $7,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $28,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($207 vs. $289)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/