The University of Tennessee Southern vs. Tennessee State
Both The University of Tennessee Southern and Tennessee State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare The University of Tennessee Southern 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 The University of Tennessee Southern ($10,506).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate (82.71%) is lower than Tennessee State (92.63%).
- The University of Tennessee Southern has higher yield (36.49%) than Tennessee State (14.82%).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's SAT score (1,060) is higher than Tennessee State (985).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
- Tennessee State (8,198 students) is larger than The University of Tennessee Southern (978 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tennessee State ($12,976) has higher amount of financial aid than The University of Tennessee Southern ($7,602).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Tennessee State (33%).

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

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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