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Overview |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Tennessee?
- Berry College is 245.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Berry College than The University of Tennessee ($39,150.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Berry College ($21,880 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 14.3% lower than costs at Berry College ($12,150 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 180.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($29,670 vs. $10,593)
Berry College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 35 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming Berry College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or Tennessee? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tennessee and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Berry College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $14,600 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,700)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/