- Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) are public.
- Tennessee State is located in Nashville, TN and SIUE is located in Edwardsville, IL.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than SIUE ($12,922).
- SIUE is larger with 12,519 students than Tennessee State (9,218 students).
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| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #41 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Edwardsville, IL |
Tennessee State| Known as | SIUE | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) 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 | $11,748 Illinois residents $12,922 out-of-state |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,699 Illinois residents $10,102 out-of-state |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $8,626 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 89.51% | |
| Yield | 32.00% | |
| Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 12,519 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 9,321 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 3,198 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 1,951 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| 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: 3,002) $6,570 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 631 Full-time 268 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,102 Full-time 341 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,278 for Faculties $55,486 Part-time |