| UTK vs. Kentucky |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,484 Tennessee Residents $31,974 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,212 Kentucky Residents $33,406 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,620 Tennessee Residents $32,108 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,330 Kentucky Residents $35,459 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,518 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,981 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter68.41% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.89% |
| Lower27.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.89% |
| High School GPA High School Record 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 | ||
| Larger33,805 | Total Enrollment | Smaller31,547 |
| Larger27,039 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,735 |
| Smaller6,766 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,812 |
| Smaller2,236 | Online Student Population | Larger4,064 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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: 8,336) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,902 | Number of faculties | 2,087 |
| Higher$108,731 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,156 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.