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Auburn Alabama Kentucky CU Boulder Clemson Ole Miss BYU UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU| The University of Tennessee | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,304 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,885 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,491 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 73% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,488 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 23,221 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1340 | 1180/1398 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Utah | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 35,260 students)
Tennessee vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Utah?
- The University of Tennessee is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Tennessee than University of Utah ($29,522.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Tennessee ($13,341 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 0.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($12,398 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Utah (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 5.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($12,148 vs. $11,491)
Tennessee vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 84 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Tennessee (46%)
Tennessee vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee or Utah? 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 Utah and Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Utah (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $56,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/