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UT Dallas Auburn Alabama UNT Texas Tech Kentucky UT Arlington UT Austin Clemson UTSA Texas A&M Texas State| The University of Tennessee | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | UH | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,304 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,885 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,491 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
Tennessee | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,488 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 23,221 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | UH | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 36,304 students)
Tennessee vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or UH?
- The University of Tennessee is 30.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Tennessee than University of Houston ($29,522.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Tennessee ($13,738 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 15.4% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,830 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Houston (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 0.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,551 vs. $11,491)
Tennessee vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 60 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Tennessee (46%)
Tennessee vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee or UH? 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 UH and Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Houston (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $2,700 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,300)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/