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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| The University of Tennessee | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $244 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,053 students)
Tennessee vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Tennessee than Southern Virginia University ($29,522.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than SVU ($21,880 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 32.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($9,150 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than The University of Tennessee (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 29.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,593 vs. $8,188)
Tennessee vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 173 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee or SVU? 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 SVU and Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Southern Virginia University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $15,700 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,654 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,654)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($206 vs. $244)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/