- Both Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and Tennessee Technological University (TTU) are public.
- EIU is located in Charleston, IL and TTU is located in Cookeville, TN.
- TTU has more expensive tuition of $20,116 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than TTU (64.40%).
- TTU is larger with 9,902 students than EIU (8,857 students).
Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | |
| #42 in Illinois | Rankings | #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, IL | Location | Cookeville, TN |
EIU| Known as | TTU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state |
| $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state |
| $10,243 | Financial Aid | $9,243 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 51.51% | Acceptance Rate | 64.40% |
| 18.45% | Yield | 38.28% |
| 1,000 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,857 | Total Students | 9,902 |
| 6,916 | Undergraduate | 8,537 |
| 1,941 | Graduate | 1,365 |
| 1,382 | Online Enrollment | 987 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) $6,048 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 446 Full-time 113 Part-time |
| 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time |