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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia Memphis| The University of Tennessee | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 6,868 students)
Tennessee vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee is 35.3% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Tennessee than The University of Tennessee Martin ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($12,619 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 71.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($7,082 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 14.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($10,593 vs. $9,261)
Tennessee vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 164 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $17,200 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/