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Overview |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,234 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unc.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,019 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,360 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,140 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,365 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 85% |
Admission |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 57,902 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 10,850 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,479 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UNC Chapel Hill | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 32,234 students)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Chapel Hill or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 61.4% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than The University of Tennessee ($37,360.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Tennessee ($11,140 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 4.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($12,500 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (85% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 33.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($15,365 vs. $11,491)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Chapel Hill or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UNC Chapel Hill .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 129 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (46%) than UNC Chapel Hill (18.7%)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than The University of Tennessee (89% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $9,800 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $56,300)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $3,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($16,479 vs. $20,000)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/