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Overview |
Alabama | UTC | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 11,380 students)
Alabama vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UTC?
- The University of Alabama is 34.8% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at Alabama than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($32,400.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Alabama ($13,801 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 47.6% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,052 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than The University of Alabama (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 66.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($16,394 vs. $9,834)
Alabama vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 94 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Alabama (75.8%)
Alabama vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $9,300 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,750)
- UTC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/