UE vs. Tennessee

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with The University of Tennessee Knoxville in Knoxville, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (38,728 students vs. 2,114 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); The University of Tennessee Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN (Midsize City setting).
• University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tennessee Knoxville is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Evansville 10:1; The University of Tennessee Knoxville 18:1.

UE vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE or Tennessee? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Tennessee ($18,773 vs. $21,648).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Knoxville are 11% lower than at University of Evansville ($13,356 vs. $15,000).
• University of Evansville is 219.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Tennessee (about $30,360 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $13,812.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.8% higher at UE than at The University of Tennessee Knoxville (about $10,916 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $33,256.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville than at The University of Tennessee Knoxville (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 242.5% larger than aid received by The University of Tennessee Knoxville students ($39,167 vs. $11,434).

UE vs. Tennessee Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE or Tennessee? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Tennessee and UE.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Tennessee Knoxville (1290) is 120 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (28 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 1045/1300; The University of Tennessee Knoxville 1200/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 21/28; The University of Tennessee Knoxville 25/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; Tennessee - Required.
• Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Tennessee (3.66).
• UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Tennessee (41.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 27.4% at Tennessee.

UE vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE and Tennessee? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Tennessee Knoxville's six-year graduation rate (63%) is higher than University of Evansville's (62%).
• Graduates from The University of Tennessee Knoxville earn a median of about $10,300 more per year than UE graduates about ten years after starting college ($56,300 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Tennessee Knoxville graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than UE graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Tennessee graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UE graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.