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Memphis Howard Morehouse Georgia State Murray State University CAU Georgia Middle Tennessee State University NCAT KSU Florida A&M MHC| Spelman College | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or UT Martin?
- Spelman College is 208.9% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Spelman than The University of Tennessee Martin ($25,880.00 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 Spelman ($12,619 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 121.2% lower than costs at Spelman College ($7,082 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Spelman College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 14.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($10,629 vs. $9,261)
Spelman vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 35 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $12,200 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/