Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Memphis Western State Colorado University Colorado Mesa Murray State University Colorado State Middle Tennessee State University CU Boulder Austin Peay State University UTC Tennessee UCCS Adams State College| Fort Lewis College | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | utm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $8,378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 9% | ||
Campus |
FLC | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 16.4% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at FLC than The University of Tennessee Martin ($17,712.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than FLC ($12,619 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 77.3% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($7,082 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Fort Lewis College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 53.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($14,215 vs. $9,261)
FLC vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or FLC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 38 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UT Martin (88.4%)
FLC vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and FLC.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Fort Lewis College (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $100 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/