| Arkansas vs. UTK |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#123 in National Universities #2 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,104 Arkansas Residents $29,966 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,812 Tennessee Residents $33,256 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,470 Arkansas Residents $30,892 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,972 Tennessee Residents $34,760 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,739 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,426 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,120 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier74.30% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.60% |
| Favorable29.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller33,610 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,728 |
| Smaller28,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,564 |
| Smaller4,751 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,164 |
| Larger3,371 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,176 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,664 | Number of faculty | 2,207 |
| Lower$95,881 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,140 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.