| TTU vs. EIU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#272 in National Universities #13 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,376 Tennessee Residents $15,576 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,377 Illinois Residents $15,859 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,386 Tennessee Residents $15,746 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,647 Illinois Residents $23,214 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,595 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,647 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT- |
| Easier76.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.35% |
| Favorable22.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.81% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,511 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,505 |
| Larger9,187 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,785 |
| Smaller1,324 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,720 |
| Smaller1,033 | Online Student Population | Larger1,283 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 589 | Number of faculty | 509 |
| Lower$84,887 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,987 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.