- Both Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin) are public.
- EIU is located in Charleston, IL and UT Martin is located in Martin, TN.
- UT Martin has more expensive tuition of $16,248 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than UT Martin (61.51%).
- UT Martin has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than EIU (1,000).
- EIU is larger with 8,857 students than UT Martin (6,868 students).
Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Martin View More Rivals | |
| #42 in Illinois | Rankings | #24 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, IL | Location | Martin, TN |
EIU| Known as | UT Martin | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,208 Tennessee residents $16,248 out-of-state |
| $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,592 Tennessee residents $12,636 out-of-state |
| $10,243 | Financial Aid | $8,333 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 51.51% | Acceptance Rate | 61.51% |
| 18.45% | Yield | 35.02% |
| 1,000 SAT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,857 | Total Students | 6,868 |
| 6,916 | Undergraduate | 6,165 |
| 1,941 | Graduate | 703 |
| 1,382 | Online Enrollment | 1,612 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,100 |
| 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: 2,078) $3,276 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,806 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 293 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 788 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,745 for Faculties $49,571 Part-time |