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Ohio State Auburn Alabama Kentucky UC Clemson University of Dayton IU Ohio University Ole Miss UofSC Purdue| Miami University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $206 |
Diversity |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 19,107 students)
Miami vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Tennessee?
- Miami University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Miami than The University of Tennessee ($35,371.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Miami ($21,880 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 30.2% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,150 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than The University of Tennessee (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 39.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($14,752 vs. $10,593)
Miami vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 45 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Miami vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than The University of Tennessee (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,000 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,750)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($206 vs. $255)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/