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Auburn Alabama Kentucky BYU Clemson Southern Utah University Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU| The University of Tennessee | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1050/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $140 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Utah State University | ||
| 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 Utah State University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 27,943 students)
Tennessee vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Utah State University?
- The University of Tennessee is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Tennessee than Utah State University ($29,522.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Tennessee ($14,577 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 47.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($8,232 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than The University of Tennessee (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 8% larger than aid received Utah State University ($10,593 vs. $9,808)
Tennessee vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 130 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Utah State University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $7,700 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $6,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($13,610 vs. $20,000)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($140 vs. $206)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/