- Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and Morehead State University (Morehead State) are public.
- Tennessee State is located in Nashville, TN and Morehead State is located in Morehead, KY.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than Morehead State ($14,706).
- Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than Morehead State (8,807 students).
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| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #13 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Morehead, KY |
Tennessee State| Known as | Morehead State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,838 Kentucky residents $14,706 out-of-state |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,512 |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $8,644 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.62% | |
| Yield | 31.35% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 8,807 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 8,215 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 592 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 1,202 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,315) | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 314 Full-time 107 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 845 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,363 for Faculties $45,464 Part-time |