Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State
The following statements compare Western Illinois University and Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Tennessee State's tuition ($22,416) is more expensive than Western Illinois ($14,572).
- Tennessee State's acceptance rate (70.11%) is lower than Western Illinois (71.18%).
- Tennessee State has higher yield (12.99%) than Western Illinois (10.27%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 960.
- Western Illinois's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Tennessee State (13 to 1).
- Western Illinois (6,332 students) is larger than Tennessee State (6,310 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tennessee State ($13,650) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Illinois ($12,943).
- Western Illinois's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Tennessee State (34%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,572
Financial Aid
$12,943
Test Scores
Admission
71.18% Acceptance Rate
10.27% Yield
Enrollment
4,525 Undergraduate
1,807 Graduate
1,607 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
31% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
434 Faculties (full-time)
1,194 Staffs (full-time)
$91,891 Faculty Salary
$62,158 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Tennessee State University
Public, 4 years • Nashville, TN #301 National Universities, #17 in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,616 In-State
$22,416 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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