- Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are public.
- Tennessee State is located in Nashville, TN and EIU is located in Charleston, IL.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than EIU ($15,879).
- Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than EIU (8,857 students).
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| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #42 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Charleston, IL |
Tennessee State| Known as | EIU | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 51.51% | |
| Yield | 18.45% | |
| Test Scores | 1,000 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 8,857 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 6,916 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 1,941 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 1,382 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time |