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Overview |
CofC | UTC | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
CofC | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $214 |
Diversity |
CofC | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CofC | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 10,885 students)
CofC vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or UTC?
- College of Charleston is 56.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at CofC than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($35,338.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than CofC ($14,417 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 36.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,500 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,499 vs. $9,309)
CofC vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 54 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $708 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/