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PSC vs. Tennessee State

The following statements compare Philander Smith University and Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Tennessee State's tuition ($22,284) is more expensive than PSC ($13,014).
  • Tennessee State's acceptance rate (92.63%) is lower than Tennessee State (92.63%).
  • Tennessee State has higher yield (14.82%) than Tennessee State (14.82%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 985.
  • PSC's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Tennessee State (14 to 1).
  • Tennessee State (9,218 students) is larger than PSC (769 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Tennessee State ($14,392) has higher amount of financial aid than PSC ($11,012).
  • Tennessee State's graduation rate (32%) is higher than PSC (30%).
Philander Smith University

Philander Smith University

Private, 4 years • Little Rock, AR #207 Liberal Arts Colleges, #12 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$13,014
Financial Aid
$11,012
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
769 (All undergraduate)
21 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
46 Faculties (full-time)
142 Staffs (full-time)
$52,842 Faculty Salary
$48,403 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
-518 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,000 annual charge
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Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University

Public, 4 years • Nashville, TN #274 National Universities, #23 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,568 In-State
$22,284 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,392
Test Scores
985 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
92.63% Acceptance Rate
14.82% Yield
Enrollment
7,678 Undergraduate
1,540 Graduate
918 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
366 Faculties (full-time)
1,129 Staffs (full-time)
$71,019 Faculty Salary
$54,595 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,156 annual charge
-3,662 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
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