The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee.
| University of Tennessee | Vanderbilt University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.8 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 105 US News 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 446 QS World University 2024 | # 18 US News 2024 # 92 Times Higher Education 2024 # 261 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 55 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 346 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 51 for Law by US News 2024 | # 42 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 5 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 16 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -127 PG Programs -58 Doctorate Programs -63 | UG Programs -49 PG Programs -46 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3 % | 10.8 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1140 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1440 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 30977 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31116 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27058 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 52780 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35475 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11540 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $105,000 Bachelor of Arts: $81,000 Masters in Science: $79,000 Bachelor of Science: $69,000 | Graduate Employability ranks: #201-250 |
| application requirements | Submit self reported academic scores Submit one recommendation letter Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements | Counselor LOR along with 2 academic LORs. CSS profile. Optional alumni interviews may be conducted. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Owen Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 2 reviews | 9.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Tennessee | Vanderbilt University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1794 | 1873 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 3:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | University of tennessee, Knoxville is the main campus of the university of tennessee system and is present in Knoxville. | Located sothwest of downtown West End Avenue, Vanderbilt University is roughly nine miles from Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. It is surrounded by cityscape of Nationville. |
| Library | The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus – through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources. | The heard libraries of Vanderbilt have 2,993,999 print items collection, 2,801,503 electronic items collection, 38,627 linear feet in special collection and university archives. It also has 1,118,709 TV and news collection. |
| Campus Life | Student Life offices are dedicated to creating and hosting events and spaces that are welcoming to all students. By engaging students, faculty, and staff in meaningful conversations, the university makes sure all students feel like they matter and belong on campus.The University of Tennessee has over 450 registered student organizations. These groups cater to a variety of interests and provide options for those interested in service, sports, arts, social activities, government, politics, cultural issues, and Greek societies. The university also offers a number of recreational sports, many offering intercollegiate play. Sports include lacrosse, rugby, soccer, wrestling, hockey, running, crew, golf, ballroom dance, and paintball. | You can indulge in various co-curriculars through 430 student organizations and clubs, various events and activities are celebrated throughout the academic year. It also has field 16 varisty sports teams, 40 sports clubs and 40 intramural sports being offered to student. There are also a variety of eating options on campus. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $10696 #Off campus (not with family) - $10696 #Off campus (with family) - $5666 | #On campus - $11540 |
| Famous Alumni | Peyton Manning, Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Dixie Carter, actress Candace Parker, professional women's basketball player Paul Finebaum, sports author and television and radio personality Scott Kelly, astronaut | Al Gore (former vice-president of US), James Patterson (author), Mhd. Yunnus (Bangladesi social entrepreneur), Jay Cutler (football quarterback), Lamar Alexander (US senator), David Farr (CEO Emerson Electric), Rossane Cash (singer-songwriter), Robert Penn Warren (poet), James Dickey (poet). |
| City Life | Sitting on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee. But this city is more than just a college town. It's a multicultural community that embraces an array of pastimes. Downtown Knoxville is full of interesting shops like the independent Union Ave Books and the old-time Mast General Store, as well as the popular Market Square. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, both within a 90-minute drive of the city, are beautiful places to go for a hike, as is Ijams Nature Center, which is closer to downtown. Residents enjoy a cost of living that's lower than the national average, which is reflected in reasonable housing, utility and transportation costs. The average cost of a home and the average monthly rent are well below those of many other large metro areas. | Nashville is culturally rich, commercial hub in the south. It is highly acknowledged for its rich music culture. Nashville has a lot to offer like musical hall of fame, museums, belcourt, metro parks, state parks, etc. There are 30,000 lakes that add on to Nashvilles natural beauty. The unemployement rate for June 2020 is 10.2%. |
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