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Overview |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $206 |
Diversity |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 48% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.6% higher at Tennessee than Chicago State University ($29,522.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Tennessee ($6,446 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 13.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,150 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than The University of Tennessee (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 50% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($15,891 vs. $10,593)
CSU vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or CSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 339 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Tennessee? 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 and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Chicago State University (63% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $18,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,250)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($206 vs. $323)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/