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