- Tusculum University is a private school while Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Tusculum University has more expensive tuition of $28,500 than Tennessee State ($22,284).
- Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than Tusculum University (1,303 students).
| Tusculum University View More Rivals | Tennessee State University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Tennessee | Rankings | #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeneville, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
| Known as | Tennessee State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,500 | Undergraduate | $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state |
| $14,400 | Graduate | $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state |
| $16,908 | Financial Aid | $14,392 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 88.64% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 16.93% | Yield | |
| 1,010 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,303 | Total Students | 9,218 |
| 1,111 | Undergraduate | 7,678 |
| 192 | Graduate | 1,540 |
| 113 | Online Enrollment | 918 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 33% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $42,500 | 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) | |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 699) $5,642 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 25 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 366 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 241 Full-time 35 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $45,807 for Faculties $41,843 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time |