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Overview |
GS | UTC | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
GS | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $214 |
Diversity |
GS | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 11,380 students)
GS vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 88.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at UTC than Georgia Southern University ($16,296.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than GS ($13,801 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 9.4% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,052 vs. $10,993)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Georgia Southern University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 21.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,834 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 2 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than UTC (77%)
GS vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $4,200 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,208 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/