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Overview |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $289 |
Diversity |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Tennessee State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Tennessee State University than Eastern Illinois University ($20,484.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than EIU ($11,986 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 26.6% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,542 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($17,315 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
EIU vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Tennessee State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tennessee State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Tennessee State University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $28,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($244 vs. $289)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/