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Overview |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Tennessee State University?
- Georgetown College is 469.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Georgetown College than Tennessee State University ($40,610.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Georgetown College ($11,986 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($8,542 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 132.8% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($40,308 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Georgetown College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Tennessee State University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,400)
- Georgetown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Georgetown College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/