Tennessee State vs. UTRGV

The following statements compare Tennessee State University and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Tennessee State's tuition ($22,416) is more expensive than UTRGV ($19,645).
  • Tennessee State's acceptance rate (70.11%) is lower than UTRGV (94.19%).
  • UTRGV has higher yield (40.51%) than Tennessee State (12.99%).
  • UTRGV's SAT score (990) is higher than Tennessee State (960).
  • Tennessee State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than UTRGV (20 to 1).
  • UTRGV (33,881 students) is larger than Tennessee State (6,310 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Tennessee State ($13,650) has higher amount of financial aid than UTRGV ($9,248).
  • UTRGV's graduation rate (51%) is higher than Tennessee State (34%).
Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University

Public, 4 years • Nashville, TN #301 National Universities, #17 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,616 In-State
$22,416 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,650
Test Scores
960 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
70.11% Acceptance Rate
12.99% Yield
Enrollment
5,057 Undergraduate
1,253 Graduate
490 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
33% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
374 Faculties (full-time)
1,290 Staffs (full-time)
$79,675 Faculty Salary
$66,590 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,799 In-State
$19,645 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,248
Test Scores
990 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
94.19% Acceptance Rate
40.51% Yield
Enrollment
28,674 Undergraduate
5,207 Graduate
5,219 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,363 Faculties (full-time)
3,998 Staffs (full-time)
$81,370 Faculty Salary
$63,238 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Graduation
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