Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) vs. The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin)

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin) are public.
  • Both schools are located in Tennessee.
  • Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than UT Martin ($16,248).
  • Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than UT Martin (6,868 students).
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#274 in National Universities
#23 in Tennessee
Rankings#24 in Tennessee
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Nashville, TNLocationMartin, TN
Tennessee StateKnown asUT Martin
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$8,568 Tennessee residents
$22,284 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,208 Tennessee residents
$16,248 out-of-state
$11,092 Tennessee residents
$23,516 out-of-state
Graduate$11,592 Tennessee residents
$12,636 out-of-state
$14,392Financial Aid$8,333
Admission
Application Fee$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
Acceptance Rate61.51%
Yield35.02%
Test Scores1,160 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
9,218Total Students6,868
7,678Undergraduate6,165
1,540Graduate703
918Online Enrollment1,612
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
32%Graduation Rate52%
29%Transfer-out Rate21%
62%Retention Rate71%
$39,800Average Earning after Graduation$40,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,078)
$3,276 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$3,806 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
366 Full-time
118 Part-time
Number of Faculties293 Full-time
149 Part-time
1,129 Full-time
234 Part-time
Number of Staffs788 Full-time
177 Part-time
$71,019 for Faculties
$54,595 Part-time
Average Salary$68,745 for Faculties
$49,571 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023