College comparison

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vs UT Austin

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	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN	UT Austin Austin, TX
Acceptance rateThe University of Texas at Austin is more selective	42%	27%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1370	1250–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,418	42,855
Avg net price	$18,976	$19,857
Median earnings (10 yr)UT Austin reports higher median earnings	$60,249	$75,121
Graduation rate	74%	89%
Median debt	$20,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville or The University of Texas at Austin harder to get into?

The University of Texas at Austin is more selective: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and The University of Texas at Austin's is approximately 27% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vs The University of Texas at Austin?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1370 at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and 1250–1510 at The University of Texas at Austin. 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.