- Both Tennessee Technological University (TTU) and Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than TTU ($20,116).
- TTU is larger with 9,902 students than Tennessee State (9,218 students).
| Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | Tennessee State University View More Rivals | |
| #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee | Rankings | #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cookeville, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
TTU| Known as | Tennessee State | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state |
| $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state |
| $9,243 | Financial Aid | $14,392 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 64.40% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 38.28% | Yield | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 9,902 | Total Students | 9,218 |
| 8,537 | Undergraduate | 7,678 |
| 1,365 | Graduate | 1,540 |
| 987 | Online Enrollment | 918 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) $6,048 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 446 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 366 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time |