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Overview |
UD | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 88% |
Admission |
UD | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
UD | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UD | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Tennessee?
- University of Delaware is 18% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at UD than The University of Tennessee ($35,890.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Tennessee ($18,044 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,150 vs. $14,234)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware as The University of Tennessee (88% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 16.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($12,375 vs. $10,593)
UD vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UD .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 16 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
UD vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than The University of Tennessee (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $5,000 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,203)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/