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Overview |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 11,283 students)
Georgia State vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at UTC than Georgia State University ($24,110.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Georgia State ($14,417 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 45.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($9,500 vs. $13,816)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 24.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($11,563 vs. $9,309)
Georgia State vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 31 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University 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 $2,907 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,699)
- UTC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/