College comparison

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vs UNC

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	UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is more selective	42%	15%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1370	1390–1530
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,418	20,752
Avg net price	$18,976	$11,655
Median earnings (10 yr)UNC reports higher median earnings	$60,249	$72,200
Graduation rate	74%	91%
Median debt	$20,500	$14,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville or University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill harder to get into?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is more selective: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's is approximately 15% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville vs University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1370 at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville and 1390–1530 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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.