| UTK vs. The University of Alabama |
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|---|---|---|
#85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,812 Tennessee Residents $33,256 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,180 Alabama Residents $34,172 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,972 Tennessee Residents $34,760 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,980 Alabama Residents $33,972 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,426 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,486 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter41.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.65% |
| Favorable27.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.45% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Smaller38,728 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,846 |
| Smaller30,564 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,389 |
| Larger8,164 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,457 |
| Smaller3,176 | Online Student Population | Larger6,289 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,207 | Number of faculty | 2,117 |
| Higher$117,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,324 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.