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Overview |
Taylor University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $289 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | 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 | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Tennessee State University?
- Taylor University is 421.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Taylor University than Tennessee State University ($37,176.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Taylor University ($11,986 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 29.5% lower than costs at Taylor University ($8,542 vs. $11,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 34.6% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($23,303 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor 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 Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Taylor University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Tennessee State University (80% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $38,400)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/