UTK vs. Vanderbilt |
#85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 | Bachelor's 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$63,946 |
cheaper$13,620 Tennessee Residents $32,108 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,128 |
Less$11,518 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,056 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,240 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
Easier68.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.67% |
Lower27.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable52.34% |
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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger33,805 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,710 |
Larger27,039 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,151 |
Larger6,766 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,559 |
Larger2,236 | Online Student Population | Smaller699 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
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: 5,966) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
1,902 | Number of faculties | 1,524 |
Lower$108,731 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$136,648 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.