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Overview |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $289 |
Diversity |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UMA | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,446 students)
UMA vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or Tennessee State University?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Maine at Augusta ($20,484.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than Tennessee State University ($9,973 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 4.2% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,200 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Maine at Augusta (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 98.5% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($17,315 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (36% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $28,000)
- UMA graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($235 vs. $289)
- More UMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/