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Overview |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $289 |
Diversity |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
York | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 6,446 students)
York vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Tennessee State University than CUNY York College ($20,484.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Tennessee State University ($6,670 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 109.8% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($8,542 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 91.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($17,315 vs. $9,036)
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at York (3.15)
York vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than CUNY York College (36% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $19,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $28,000)
- York graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($90 vs. $289)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/