- Carson-Newman University is a private school while The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Carson-Newman University has more expensive tuition of $34,700 than UTK ($31,974).
- Carson-Newman University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.36% than UTK (76.97%).
- UTK has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Carson-Newman University (1,060).
- UTK is larger with 33,805 students than Carson-Newman University (2,586 students).
| Carson-Newman University View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #176 in National Universities #11 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Known as | UTK | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $13,484 Tennessee residents $31,974 out-of-state |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $13,620 Tennessee residents $32,108 out-of-state |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 76.97% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 33.70% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 33,805 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 27,039 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 6,766 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 2,236 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) $4,457 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,665 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,790 Full-time 2,168 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,104 for Faculties $60,159 Part-time |