- Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) is a public school while Belmont University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Belmont University has more expensive tuition of $41,320 than Tennessee State ($22,284).
- Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than Belmont University (8,910 students).
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| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #3 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
Tennessee State| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,320 |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $27,050 |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $20,411 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.19% | |
| Yield | 24.96% | |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 8,910 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 7,384 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 1,526 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 86 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,374) $7,470 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 383 Full-time 454 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 970 Full-time 525 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,251 for Faculties $85,855 Part-time |