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Overview |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BSU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 61% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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
- Ball State University is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 9,218 students)
BSU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Tennessee State University?
- Ball State University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at BSU than Tennessee State University ($25,918.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than BSU ($11,986 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 27.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,542 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Ball State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 51.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($17,315 vs. $11,418)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
BSU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Tennessee State University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,400)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/