Murray State vs. Tennessee State
The following statements compare Murray State University and Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Tennessee State's tuition ($22,284) is more expensive than Murray State ($19,452).
- Murray State's acceptance rate (83.98%) is lower than Murray State (83.98%).
- Murray State has higher yield (15.87%) than Murray State (15.87%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
- Tennessee State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Murray State (16 to 1).
- Murray State (9,479 students) is larger than Tennessee State (9,218 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tennessee State ($14,392) has higher amount of financial aid than Murray State ($10,234).
- Murray State's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Tennessee State (32%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,708 In-State
$19,452 out-of-state
$19,452 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,234
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
83.98% Acceptance Rate
15.87% Yield
Enrollment
7,679 Undergraduate
1,800 Graduate
1,944 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
442 Faculties (full-time)
1,089 Staffs (full-time)
$63,268 Faculty Salary
$46,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,580 annual charge
-2,909 capacity
Tennessee State University
Public, 4 years • Nashville, TN #274 National Universities, #23 in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,568 In-State
$22,284 out-of-state
$22,284 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,392
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
7,678 Undergraduate
1,540 Graduate
918 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
366 Faculties (full-time)
1,129 Staffs (full-time)
$71,019 Faculty Salary
$54,595 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,156 annual charge
-3,660 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,758 annual charge
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