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Tennessee Louisville IU UC Auburn Alabama WKU Purdue Ohio State Michigan State Memphis Virginia Tech| University of Kentucky | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $242 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 6,868 students)
Kentucky vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or UT Martin?
- University of Kentucky is 37.2% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Kentucky than The University of Tennessee Martin ($30,913.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Kentucky ($12,619 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 107.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($7,082 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 52.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($14,114 vs. $9,261)
Kentucky vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 93 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UT Martin (88.4%)
Kentucky vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,900 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,500)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($235 vs. $242)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/