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Overview |
UC | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 88% |
Admission |
UC | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
UC | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UC | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 33,805 students)
UC vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Tennessee?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Tennessee than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($29,522.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Tennessee ($20,149 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,150 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 21.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,593 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 49 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
UC vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $10,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,600)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/