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Overview |
PC | UTC | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
PC | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $214 |
Diversity |
PC | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or UTC?
- Presbyterian College is 387.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at PC than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($38,990.00 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 PC ($14,417 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 18.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,500 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 269.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($34,379 vs. $9,309)
PC vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or PC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 5 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PC (3.6)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,316 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,108)
- UTC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($214 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/