FLC vs. UT Martin

Comparable Facts

Compare Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with The University of Tennessee Martin in Martin, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than FLC based on total student enrollment (7,499 students vs. 3,544 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Fort Lewis College is located in Durango, CO (Remote Town setting); The University of Tennessee Martin is in Martin, TN (Remote Town setting).
• Fort Lewis College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tennessee Martin is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Fort Lewis College 14:1; The University of Tennessee Martin 16:1.

FLC vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, FLC or UT Martin? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than FLC ($11,955 vs. $17,114).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 44.9% lower than at Fort Lewis College ($7,544 vs. $13,680).
• The University of Tennessee Martin is 6% more expensive for in-state tuition than FLC (about $602 more per year; $10,560.00 vs. $9,958.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 29.7% higher at FLC than at The University of Tennessee Martin (about $4,926 more per year; $21,526.00 vs. $16,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than at Fort Lewis College (98% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 64.3% larger than aid received by Fort Lewis College students ($10,861 vs. $6,610).

FLC vs. UT Martin Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, FLC or UT Martin? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT Martin and FLC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Fort Lewis College (1110) is 20 points higher than at UT Martin (1090).
• Incoming FLC students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at UT Martin (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Fort Lewis College 1010/1210; The University of Tennessee Martin 970/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Fort Lewis College 18/26; The University of Tennessee Martin 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: FLC - Test optional; UT Martin - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: FLC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UT Martin students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at FLC (3.3).
• UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than FLC (77.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.5% at FLC vs. 22.8% at UT Martin.

FLC vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for FLC and UT Martin? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Tennessee Martin's six-year graduation rate (48%) is higher than Fort Lewis College's (37%).
• Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn a median of about $100 more per year than FLC graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,100 vs. $39,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Fort Lewis College graduates have a $4,000 lower median loan debt than UT Martin graduates ($19,500 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, FLC graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.