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Clemson Auburn Alabama Florida UofSC Kentucky Mercer Florida State KSU Georgia State Georgia Tech Ole Miss| University of Georgia | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 88% |
Admission |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 33,805 students)
Georgia vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Tennessee than University of Georgia ($29,522.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Tennessee ($17,180 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 11.4% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,904 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than The University of Tennessee (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 9.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,559 vs. $10,593)
Georgia vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 38 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than The University of Tennessee (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $100 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $56,300)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $854 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($197 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/