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Overview |
NCAT | UTC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
NCAT | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $214 |
Diversity |
NCAT | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 11,380 students)
NCAT vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 132.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at NCAT than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($17,200.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than UTC ($10,258 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 13.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,832 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than North Carolina A & T State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,700 vs. $9,834)
NCAT vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 177 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming UTC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,100)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $8,208 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,792 vs. $29,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($214 vs. $299)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/