- Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and Tennessee Technological University (TTU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than TTU ($20,116).
- TTU is larger with 9,902 students than Tennessee State (9,218 students).
Tennessee State University View More Rivals | Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | |
| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Cookeville, TN |
Tennessee State| Known as | TTU | |
| Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $9,243 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.40% | |
| Yield | 38.28% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 9,902 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 8,537 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 1,365 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 987 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) $6,048 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 446 Full-time 113 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time |