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Overview |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $155 |
Diversity |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 9,862 students)
UTC vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Augusta University?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Augusta University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($22,270.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than UTC ($13,486 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 18.7% lower than costs at Augusta University ($10,052 vs. $11,935)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Augusta University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 10.3% larger than aid received Augusta University ($9,834 vs. $8,916)
UTC vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 42 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than UTC (77%)
UTC vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and UTC.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $22,700 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $40,600)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $5,792 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,792)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($155 vs. $214)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/