EIU vs. Tennessee State
The following statements compare Eastern Illinois University and Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Tennessee State's tuition ($22,284) is more expensive than EIU ($15,566).
- EIU's acceptance rate (67.75%) is lower than Tennessee State (92.63%).
- Tennessee State has higher yield (14.82%) than EIU (10.38%).
- EIU's SAT score (1,010) is higher than Tennessee State (985).
- Tennessee State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than EIU (15 to 1).
- EIU (8,804 students) is larger than Tennessee State (8,198 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tennessee State ($12,976) has higher amount of financial aid than EIU ($11,647).
- EIU's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Tennessee State (33%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$13,124 In-State
$15,566 out-of-state
$15,566 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,647
Test Scores
1,010 SAT
Admission
67.75% Acceptance Rate
10.38% Yield
Enrollment
6,849 Undergraduate
1,955 Graduate
1,305 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
385 Faculties (full-time)
1,060 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$55,106 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,304 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
Tennessee State University
Public, 4 years • Nashville, TN #274 National Universities, #23 in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,568 In-State
$22,284 out-of-state
$22,284 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,976
Test Scores
985 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
92.63% Acceptance Rate
14.82% Yield
Enrollment
6,765 Undergraduate
1,433 Graduate
652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
374 Faculties (full-time)
1,290 Staffs (full-time)
$71,019 Faculty Salary
$54,595 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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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