- Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) are public.
- Tennessee State is located in Nashville, TN and EKU is located in Richmond, KY.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than EKU ($20,820).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than Tennessee State (9,218 students).
Tennessee State University View More Rivals | Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #9 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Richmond, KY |
Tennessee State| Known as | EKU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.37% | |
| Yield | 32.07% | |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 14,324 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 12,072 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 2,252 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 4,278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 563 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time |