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Overview |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
| Location | Dayton, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,656 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryan.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,300 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,300 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,752 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,977 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $214 |
Diversity |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bryan College | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Bryan College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,656 students)
Bryan College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryan College or UTC?
- Bryan College is 116.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($17,300.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at UTC than Bryan College ($24,110.00 vs. $17,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Bryan College ($14,417 vs. $16,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryan College are 15.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,250 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryan College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryan College students is 28.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($11,977 vs. $9,309)
Which college is harder to get into, Bryan College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Bryan College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 71 points higher than at Bryan College (1016)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bryan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bryan College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UTC (3.61)
Bryan College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryan College 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 Bryan College.
- The graduation rate at Bryan College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bryan College earn on average $100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,600)
- More Bryan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/