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Overview |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 890/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $239 |
Diversity |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 11,027 students)
UTC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Marshall University?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Marshall University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($18,724.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than UTC ($9,734 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 27.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,052 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 22.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,024 vs. $9,834)
UTC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 59 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UTC (3.61)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UTC (77%)
UTC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Marshall 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 Marshall University and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,200)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,134)
- UTC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($214 vs. $239)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/