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Overview |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $222 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,241 students)
Tennessee State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 116.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Penn College than Tennessee State University ($23,190.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Penn College ($11,986 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 42% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,542 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 138.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($17,315 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Tennessee State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Tennessee State University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,000 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/