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Overview |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
KSC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 61% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Tennessee State University?
- Keene State College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at KSC than Tennessee State University ($22,663.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than KSC ($11,986 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 58.4% lower than costs at Keene State College ($8,542 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($17,315 vs. $10,085)
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at KSC (3.1)
KSC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Tennessee State University (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $1,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $28,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/