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Overview |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 429 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,385 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,385 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,980 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,234 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,238 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,715 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 595 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $206 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 429 students)
Rust College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Tennessee?
- Rust College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($11,385.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.3% higher at Tennessee than Rust College ($29,522.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Tennessee ($8,234 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 109% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($5,980 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than The University of Tennessee (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rust College students is 6.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($12,238 vs. $11,491)
Rust College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 434 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (46%) than Rust College (34.7%)
Rust College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Rust College (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $31,200 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $25,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,837)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($206 vs. $287)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/