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Georgia State GS Georgia Tennessee Tech Georgia Tech Mercer Tennessee VSU North Georgia Georgia College WKU Middle Tennessee State University| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Kennesaw State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTC | KSU | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
UTC | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTC | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | N/A |
Diversity |
UTC | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 58% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTC | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
UTC | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 0 students)
UTC vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or KSU?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 96% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at UTC than Kennesaw State University ($24,110.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than KSU ($14,417 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 20.7% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,500 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Kennesaw State University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 80.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,309 vs. $5,161)
UTC vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or UTC .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at KSU (3.33)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
UTC vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or KSU? 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 KSU and UTC.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/