- Both Tennessee Technological University (TTU) and Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville State) are public.
- TTU is located in Cookeville, TN and Jacksonville State is located in Jacksonville, AL.
- Jacksonville State has more expensive tuition of $22,716 than TTU ($20,116).
- Jacksonville State has tighter acceptance rate of 54.02% than TTU (64.40%).
- TTU is larger with 9,902 students than Jacksonville State (9,632 students).
| Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | Jacksonville State University View More Rivals | |
| #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee | Rankings | #15 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cookeville, TN | Location | Jacksonville, AL |
TTU| Known as | Jacksonville State | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,426 Alabama residents $22,716 out-of-state |
| $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,304 Alabama residents $17,640 out-of-state |
| $9,243 | Financial Aid | $7,234 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 64.40% | Acceptance Rate | 54.02% |
| 38.28% | Yield | 35.36% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,902 | Total Students | 9,632 |
| 8,537 | Undergraduate | 8,310 |
| 1,365 | Graduate | 1,322 |
| 987 | Online Enrollment | 2,087 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,100 |
| 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: 2,652) $4,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 446 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 348 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 963 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,258 for Faculties $51,425 Part-time |