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Overview |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $289 |
Diversity |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 61% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Tennessee State University?
- Concordia College Selma is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Tennessee State University than Concordia College Selma ($20,484.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than CCA ($11,986 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 49.9% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($5,700 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Concordia College Selma (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 226.3% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($17,315 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA 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 CCA .
CCA vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Concordia College Selma (36% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $25,100)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $8,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($28,000 vs. $36,870)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($289 vs. $381)
- More Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/