College comparison

Alabama vs The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN
Acceptance rateThe University of Tennessee-Knoxville is more selective	77%	42%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1200–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,227	30,418
Avg net price	$22,420	$18,976
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Tennessee-Knoxville reports higher median earnings	$59,221	$60,249
Graduation rate	73%	74%
Median debt	$22,750	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Alabama or The University of Tennessee-Knoxville harder to get into?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is more selective: The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's is approximately 42% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama vs The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama and 1200–1370 at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.