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Tennessee Tech Tennessee WKU Middle Tennessee State University Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University GS Ohio University Belmont CofC KSU| Gainesville State College | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $214 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 42% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 251% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.6% higher at UTC than Gainesville State College ($24,110.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 28.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($7,408 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Gainesville State College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($9,309 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than UTC (82.6%)
Gainesville College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/