- Both The University of Tennessee-Martin (UT Martin) and Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are public.
- UT Martin is located in Martin, TN and EIU is located in Charleston, IL.
- UT Martin has more expensive tuition of $16,248 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than UT Martin (61.51%).
- UT Martin has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than EIU (1,000).
- EIU is larger with 8,857 students than UT Martin (6,868 students).
| The University of Tennessee-Martin View More Rivals | Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Tennessee | Rankings | #42 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Martin, TN | Location | Charleston, IL |
UT Martin| Known as | EIU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,208 Tennessee residents $16,248 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state |
| $11,592 Tennessee residents $12,636 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state |
| $8,333 | Financial Aid | $10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 61.51% | Acceptance Rate | 51.51% |
| 35.02% | Yield | 18.45% |
| 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,000 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,868 | Total Students | 8,857 |
| 6,165 | Undergraduate | 6,916 |
| 703 | Graduate | 1,941 |
| 1,612 | Online Enrollment | 1,382 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $40,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,078) $3,276 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,806 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 293 Full-time 149 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 788 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time |
| $68,745 for Faculties $49,571 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time |