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Overview |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $289 |
Diversity |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($20,484.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Tennessee State University ($11,173 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,542 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 65% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($17,315 vs. $10,494)
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
UALR vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (36% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/