| UTK vs. UF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #46 in National Universities #143 in World University Rankings #1 in Florida 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,812 Tennessee Residents $33,256 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,381 Florida Residents $28,659 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,972 Tennessee Residents $34,760 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,737 Florida Residents $30,130 Out-of-State |
| More$11,426 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,719 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,400 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier41.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter24.20% |
| Lower27.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.20% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller38,728 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,311 |
| Smaller30,564 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,573 |
| Smaller8,164 | Graduate Student Population | Larger19,738 |
| Smaller3,176 | Online Student Population | Larger8,372 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower92% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| 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: 11,375) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,207 | Number of faculty | 3,581 |
| Lower$117,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$123,629 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.