The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Tennessee State has more expensive tuition & fees ($22,284) than EIU ($15,879).
  • Tennessee State has more students with 9,218 students while EIU has 8,857 students.
  • Tennessee State has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while EIU's ratio is 15 to 1.
  • EIU has more full-time faculties with 378 faculties while Tennessee State has 366 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Tennessee State University and Eastern Illinois University.
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Tennessee Statevs.EIU
Nashville, TennesseeLocationCharleston, Illinois
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$8,568
Out-Of-State$22,284
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,403
Out-Of-State$15,879
92%% Receiving Financial Aid66%
$14,392Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,243
-Acceptance Rates67.96 %
-Yield (Enrollment Rates)11.13 %
-SAT Score1,000
-ACT Score-
32 %Graduation Rate54 %
29 %Transfer-out Rate28 %
62 %Retention Rate71 %
9,218Student Population8,857
366Number of Faculties378
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services

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