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Purdue Auburn Alabama Kentucky Iowa Michigan State Clemson Miami Wisconsin Butler Ole Miss UC| Indiana University Bloomington | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 88% |
Admission |
IU | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
IU | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
IU | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IU | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IU | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Tennessee based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 33,805 students)
IU vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 13.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at IU than The University of Tennessee ($37,685.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Tennessee ($16,234 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 0.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,150 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Indiana University Bloomington (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 2.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($10,593 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or IU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 15 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming IU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
IU vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or Tennessee? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tennessee and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than The University of Tennessee (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $100 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $56,200)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/