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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill Tennessee Tech JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC| Appalachian State University | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UTC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 94% |
Admission |
ASU | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $214 |
Diversity |
ASU | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 11,283 students)
ASU vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 88.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at UTC than Appalachian State University ($24,110.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UTC ($13,084 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 21.9% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($9,500 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Appalachian State University (94% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 25.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,309 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 70 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UTC (3.61)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UTC (82.6%)
ASU vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UTC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UTC and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,792)
- ASU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/