Central State vs. The University of Tennessee Southern
Central State ranked #-1 and The University of Tennessee Southern ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and The University of Tennessee Southern with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- The University of Tennessee Southern's tuition ($10,506) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- Central State's acceptance rate (46.00%) is lower than The University of Tennessee Southern (82.71%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than The University of Tennessee Southern (36.49%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
- The University of Tennessee Southern's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Central State (17 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than The University of Tennessee Southern (978 students) with more enrolled students.
- The University of Tennessee Southern ($7,602) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Central State (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,604
Test Scores
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
37.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,429 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,086 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,304 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,506
Financial Aid
$7,602
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
82.71% Acceptance Rate
36.49% Yield
Enrollment
946 Undergraduate
32 Graduate
51 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
35% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
135 Staffs (full-time)
$52,726 Faculty Salary
$47,365 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-390 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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