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Overview |
AUM | UTC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
AUM | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $214 |
Diversity |
AUM | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or UTC?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at UTC than Auburn University at Montgomery ($24,110.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than UTC ($13,163 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 28.9% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($7,368 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 34.2% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,309 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or AUM .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 97 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UTC (82.6%)
AUM vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,192)
- UTC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($214 vs. $229)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/