- Both Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin) are public.
- EKU is located in Richmond, KY and UT Martin is located in Martin, TN.
- EKU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than UT Martin ($16,248).
- UT Martin has tighter acceptance rate of 61.51% than EKU (87.37%).
- UT Martin has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than EKU (1,070).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than UT Martin (6,868 students).
Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Martin View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Kentucky | Rankings | #24 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Richmond, KY | Location | Martin, TN |
EKU| Known as | UT Martin | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,208 Tennessee residents $16,248 out-of-state |
| $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,592 Tennessee residents $12,636 out-of-state |
| $8,710 | Financial Aid | $8,333 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 87.37% | Acceptance Rate | 61.51% |
| 32.07% | Yield | 35.02% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,324 | Total Students | 6,868 |
| 12,072 | Undergraduate | 6,165 |
| 2,252 | Graduate | 703 |
| 4,278 | Online Enrollment | 1,612 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $39,300 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,078) $3,276 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,806 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 563 Full-time 410 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 293 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 788 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,745 for Faculties $49,571 Part-time |