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Overview |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Maryville College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or UTC?
- Maryville College is 361.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Maryville College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($36,880.00 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 Maryville College ($14,417 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 32.8% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,500 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 230.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($30,782 vs. $9,309)
Maryville College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 35 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $1,100 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,500)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/