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Overview |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,398 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,140 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,140 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,888 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,698 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,229 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,076 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 1,580 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.7% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $206 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Taylor University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 2,398 students)
Taylor University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Tennessee?
- Taylor University is 236.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($38,140.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Taylor University than The University of Tennessee ($38,140.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Taylor University ($20,885 vs. $25,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 14.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,888 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 128.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($26,229 vs. $11,491)
Taylor University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 23 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Taylor University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Tennessee (46%)
Taylor University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than The University of Tennessee (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $15,000 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/