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Overview |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,023 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,536 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,676 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,899 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,904 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 88% |
Admission |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 9,768 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $206 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 45% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (43,023 students vs. 33,805 students)
BYU-I vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 149.8% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 550.8% higher at Tennessee than Brigham Young University Idaho ($29,522.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than Tennessee ($7,899 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 159.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($4,676 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Brigham Young University Idaho (88% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 116% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Idaho ($10,593 vs. $4,904)
BYU-I vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or BYU-I .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 174 points higher than at BYU-I (1040)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BYU-I (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BYU-I (3.34)
- BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
BYU-I vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I 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 BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Brigham Young University Idaho (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $9,600 more per year than BYU-I graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,700)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($11,000 vs. $20,000)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($113 vs. $206)
- More BYU-I 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/