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Overview |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $289 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
WSSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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 WSSU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 5,004 students)
WSSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 109.6% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Tennessee State University than Winston Salem State University ($20,484.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than WSSU ($11,986 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 31.4% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($8,542 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 107.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($17,315 vs. $8,350)
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at WSSU (3.01)
WSSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Tennessee State University (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $28,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($265 vs. $289)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/