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ISU Auburn Alabama Kentucky IU Clemson Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Ole Miss Wisconsin| University of Iowa | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $206 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 30,015 students)
Iowa vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Iowa than The University of Tennessee ($30,674.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Tennessee ($19,587 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 5.9% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,476 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Iowa (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 6.4% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($10,593 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 50 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Iowa vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than The University of Tennessee (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $3,500 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,616)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($206 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/