- Both Tennessee Technological University (TTU) and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) are public.
- TTU is located in Cookeville, TN and EKU is located in Richmond, KY.
- EKU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than TTU ($20,116).
- TTU has tighter acceptance rate of 64.40% than EKU (87.37%).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than TTU (9,902 students).
| Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee | Rankings | #9 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cookeville, TN | Location | Richmond, KY |
TTU| Known as | EKU | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | 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 | ||
| $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state |
| $9,243 | Financial Aid | $8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 64.40% | Acceptance Rate | 87.37% |
| 38.28% | Yield | 32.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,902 | Total Students | 14,324 |
| 8,537 | Undergraduate | 12,072 |
| 1,365 | Graduate | 2,252 |
| 987 | Online Enrollment | 4,278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) $6,048 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 446 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 563 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time |
| $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time |