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Tennessee Tech Tennessee Wingate University UNC Charlotte WKU Middle Tennessee State University Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University GS Ohio University Belmont| Queens University of Charlotte | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | UTC | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Queens | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 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 7, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Queens | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Queens | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or UTC?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 388.4% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Queens than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($39,030.00 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 Queens ($14,417 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 47.6% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($9,500 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 169.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($25,123 vs. $9,309)
Queens vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Queens .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 23 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Queens students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Queens (3.41)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $3,500 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/