College comparison

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vs Michigan

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	Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor is more selective	42%	16%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1370	1360–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,418	34,177
Avg net price	$18,976	$13,138
Median earnings (10 yr)Michigan reports higher median earnings	$60,249	$83,648
Graduation rate	74%	93%
Median debt	$20,500	$19,500
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville or University of Michigan-Ann Arbor harder to get into?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is more selective: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's is approximately 16% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vs University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1370 at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and 1360–1530 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 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.