| EKU vs. Tennessee State |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #403 in National Universities #29 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,130 Kentucky Residents $20,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,568 Tennessee Residents $22,284 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,596 Kentucky Residents $14,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,092 Tennessee Residents $23,516 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,710 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,392 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 64.31% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 26.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,324 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,218 |
| Larger12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,678 |
| Larger2,252 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,540 |
| Larger4,278 | Online Student Population | Smaller918 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,660) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,758) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 973 | Number of faculties | 484 |
| Lower$66,717 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,888 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.