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Colorado State CU Denver DU Auburn Alabama Colorado School of Mines Kentucky Utah UCCS Clemson Ole Miss UofSC| University of Colorado Boulder | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 88% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 33,805 students)
CU Boulder vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Tennessee?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at CU Boulder than The University of Tennessee ($38,770.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Tennessee ($21,836 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 32.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,150 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Colorado Boulder (88% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($10,593 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 2 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
CU Boulder vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than The University of Tennessee (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $600 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,300)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/