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Overview |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | - | ||
| Admitted | 914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $289 |
Diversity |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
WWU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Tennessee State University?
- William Woods University is 271.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at WWU than Tennessee State University ($26,500.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than WWU ($11,986 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 22.3% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,542 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than William Woods University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 18% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($20,431 vs. $17,315)
Which college is harder to get into, WWU 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 WWU .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
WWU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Tennessee State University (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,400)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $6,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $28,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($221 vs. $289)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/