ETSU vs. Tennessee State
Both East Tennessee State University and Tennessee State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare East Tennessee State 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 ETSU ($13,034).
- ETSU's acceptance rate (87.06%) is lower than Tennessee State (92.63%).
- ETSU has higher yield (24.83%) than Tennessee State (14.82%).
- ETSU's SAT score (1,050) is higher than Tennessee State (985).
- Tennessee State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than ETSU (18 to 1).
- ETSU (13,586 students) is larger than Tennessee State (8,198 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tennessee State ($12,976) has higher amount of financial aid than ETSU ($11,563).
- ETSU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than Tennessee State (33%).

East Tennessee State University
Public, 4 years • Johnson City, TN #265 National Universities, #21 in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,706 In-State
$13,034 out-of-state
$13,034 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,563
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
87.06% Acceptance Rate
24.83% Yield
Enrollment
10,633 Undergraduate
2,953 Graduate
2,816 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
703 Faculties (full-time)
2,177 Staffs (full-time)
$70,229 Faculty Salary
$49,475 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,832 annual charge
-3,072 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,660 annual charge

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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