Tennessee Technological University (TTU) vs. Murray State University (Murray State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Ohio Valley Conference

  • Both Tennessee Technological University (TTU) and Murray State University (Murray State) are public.
  • TTU is located in Cookeville, TN and Murray State is located in Murray, KY.
  • TTU has more expensive tuition of $20,116 than Murray State ($19,452).
  • TTU has tighter acceptance rate of 64.40% than Murray State (86.67%).
  • TTU is larger with 9,902 students than Murray State (9,479 students).
Tennessee Technological University
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#293 in National Universities
#27 in Tennessee
Rankings#7 in Kentucky
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Cookeville, TNLocationMurray, KY
TTUKnown asMurray State
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$10,084 Tennessee residents
$20,116 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,708 Kentucky residents
$19,452 out-of-state
$11,800 Tennessee residents
$20,740 out-of-state
Graduate$10,071 Kentucky residents
$10,368 out-of-state
$9,243Financial Aid$10,234
Admission
$25 undergraduate
$35 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$40 graduate
64.40%Acceptance Rate86.67%
38.28%Yield24.13%
Test Scores1,060 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
9,902Total Students9,479
8,537Undergraduate7,679
1,365Graduate1,800
987Online Enrollment1,944
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
60%Graduation Rate58%
19%Transfer-out Rate
78%Retention Rate77%
$46,700Average Earning after Graduation$42,300
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460)
$6,048 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909)
$5,580 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,620 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
446 Full-time
113 Part-time
Number of Faculties442 Full-time
81 Part-time
1,223 Full-time
133 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,089 Full-time
207 Part-time
$75,349 for Faculties
$54,606 Part-time
Average Salary$63,268 for Faculties
$46,390 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