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Overview |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $289 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | 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 Greenville University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Tennessee State University?
- Greenville University is 320.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Greenville University than Tennessee State University ($29,998.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Greenville University ($11,986 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Greenville University ($8,542 vs. $9,614)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($22,664 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University 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 Greenville University .
- Accepted freshman Greenville University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Greenville University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Tennessee State University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,400)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,100 vs. $28,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($238 vs. $289)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/