| Tennessee State vs. Morehead State |
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|---|---|---|
#403 in National Universities #29 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,616 Tennessee Residents $22,416 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,024 Kentucky Residents $14,980 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,188 Tennessee Residents $23,808 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,512 Kentucky Residents $10,512 Out-of-State |
| More$12,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,890 |
| Admission | ||
| 960 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter70.11% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.21% |
| Lower12.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.21% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,310 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,791 |
| Smaller5,057 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,258 |
| Larger1,253 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller533 |
| Smaller490 | Online Student Population | Larger1,107 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower34% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher4% |
| Lower33% | Retention Rate | Higher65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,660) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,315) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,758) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 542 | Number of faculty | 400 |
| Higher$79,675 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,910 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.