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ASU Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU San Diego State| University of Arizona | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 33,805 students)
U of A vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Tennessee?
- University of Arizona is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at U of A than The University of Tennessee ($37,827.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Tennessee ($17,075 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,150 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 44.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($15,279 vs. $10,593)
U of A vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
U of A vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Arizona (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/