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Overview |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $206 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Tennessee?
- University of Louisville is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Tennessee than University of Louisville ($29,522.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Tennessee ($19,327 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 13.9% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,668 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than The University of Tennessee (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 15.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($12,216 vs. $10,593)
Louisville vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 55 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Louisville vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of Louisville (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $11,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $344 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($203 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/