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Tennessee Tech RU JMU Tennessee CNU Mary Washington College WKU Middle Tennessee State University Old Dominion Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 1020/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 4,545 students)
UTC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Longwood University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($20,870.00 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 Longwood University ($13,801 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 58% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,052 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 10.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,869 vs. $9,834)
UTC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 102 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than UTC (77%)
UTC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Longwood 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 Longwood University and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Longwood 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/