- Both The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) and Auburn University are public.
- UTK is located in Knoxville, TN and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than UTK ($31,974).
- UTK has tighter acceptance rate of 76.97% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than UTK (1,240).
- UTK is larger with 33,805 students than Auburn University (31,764 students).
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| #176 in National Universities #11 in Tennessee | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Knoxville, TN | Location | Auburn, AL |
UTK| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,484 Tennessee residents $31,974 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $13,620 Tennessee residents $32,108 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $11,518 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 76.97% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 33.70% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,805 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 27,039 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 6,766 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 2,236 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $56,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,665 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 6,790 Full-time 2,168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $105,104 for Faculties $60,159 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |