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Overview |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| 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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Academics |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $289 |
Diversity |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
GSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or Tennessee State University?
- Granite State College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Tennessee State University than Granite State College ($20,484.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Tennessee State University ($11,850 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Granite State College ($8,542 vs. $9,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Granite State College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 225.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($17,315 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC 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 GSC .
GSC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Tennessee State University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $13,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $28,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($148 vs. $289)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/