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Overview |
IU East | UTC | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
IU East | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $214 |
Diversity |
IU East | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 9.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at IU East than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($21,356.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UTC ($9,484 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 1.9% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($10,052 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Indiana University East (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 29.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,834 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or IU East .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 126 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU East (3.41)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Indiana University East (39% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $7,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,792)
- IU East graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/