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 Murray State ($19,452).
  • Murray State has more students with 9,479 students while Tennessee State has 9,218 students.
  • Tennessee State has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while Murray State's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Murray State has more full-time faculties with 442 faculties while Tennessee State has 366 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Tennessee State University and Murray State University.
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Tennessee Statevs.Murray State
Nashville, TennesseeLocationMurray, Kentucky
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor'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$9,708
Out-Of-State$19,452
92%% Receiving Financial Aid100%
$14,392Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,234
-Acceptance Rates83.98 %
-Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.87 %
-SAT Score1,060
-ACT Score22
32 %Graduation Rate58 %
29 %Transfer-out Rate-
62 %Retention Rate77 %
9,218Student Population9,479
366Number of Faculties442
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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, Placement services

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