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Overview |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Wilmington, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 964 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmington.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,837 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,837 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,495 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,915 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,805 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,877 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 964 students)
Wilmington College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington College or Tennessee State University?
- Wilmington College is 307.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($29,837.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Wilmington College than Tennessee State University ($29,837.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Wilmington College ($9,231 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Wilmington College ($10,120 vs. $11,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($16,805 vs. $15,589)
Wilmington College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College .
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Wilmington College (84.6%)
Wilmington College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Tennessee State University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wilmington College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,400)
- Wilmington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Wilmington College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/