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Overview |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $156 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 6,128 students)
Tennessee State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Tennessee State University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Tennessee State University than California State University Channel Islands ($20,484.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than CSU Channel Islands ($11,986 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 90.8% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,542 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than California State University Channel Islands (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 84% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($17,315 vs. $9,412)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.22) as students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Tennessee State University (54% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $7,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,400)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $12,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $28,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($156 vs. $289)
- More CSU Channel Islands 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/