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Overview |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,304 | 19,593 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $58,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $58,104 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $21,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,885 | $41,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,491 | $36,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
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| Applied | 50,488 | 48,286 | ||
| Admitted | 23,221 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 18.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1340 | 1330/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $205 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 19,593 students)
Tennessee vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Miami?
- University of Miami is 412.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($58,104.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Miami than The University of Tennessee ($58,104.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Miami ($20,885 vs. $41,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 72.6% lower than costs at University of Miami ($12,500 vs. $21,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Miami (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 219.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($36,720 vs. $11,491)
Tennessee vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 105 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (46%) than Miami (18.5%)
Tennessee vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee or Miami? 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 Miami and Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than The University of Tennessee (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $13,900 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $56,300)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $154 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($19,846 vs. $20,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/