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Overview |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,218 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,128 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,484 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,542 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,986 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,315 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $237 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 7,718 students)
Tennessee State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or RU?
- Radford University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Radford University ($20,484.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than RU ($11,986 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 23.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,542 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 77.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($17,315 vs. $9,733)
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Tennessee State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or RU? 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 RU and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Tennessee State University (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- RU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/