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Overview |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $289 |
Diversity |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,588 students)
CU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Tennessee State University?
- Cumberland University is 253.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at CU than Tennessee State University ($25,200.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than CU ($11,986 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,542 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($22,145 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, CU 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 CU .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
CU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Cumberland University (36% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $38,400)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $6,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $28,000)
- CU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($224 vs. $289)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/