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Overview |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chattanooga, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | tntemple.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $11,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $11,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $14,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $8,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
EIU | Tennessee Temple University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Tennessee Temple University based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 730 students)
EIU vs. Tennessee Temple University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Tennessee Temple University?
- Tennessee Temple University is 17% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($11,590.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at EIU than Tennessee Temple University ($12,379.00 vs. $11,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Temple University than EIU ($14,115 vs. $14,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Temple University are 76.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($6,400 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Tennessee Temple University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Temple University ($11,122 vs. $8,939)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Tennessee Temple University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Temple University or EIU .
EIU vs. Tennessee Temple University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Tennessee Temple 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 Temple University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Tennessee Temple University (59% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/