| UTK vs. TTU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #272 in National Universities #13 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,812 Tennessee Residents $33,256 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,376 Tennessee Residents $15,576 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,972 Tennessee Residents $34,760 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,386 Tennessee Residents $15,746 Out-of-State |
| More$11,426 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,595 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter41.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.13% |
| Favorable27.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.84% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,728 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,511 |
| Larger30,564 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,187 |
| Larger8,164 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,324 |
| Larger3,176 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,033 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,620) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,207 | Number of faculty | 589 |
| Higher$117,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$84,887 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.