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Overview |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $289 |
Diversity |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 9,218 students)
UTC vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Tennessee State University?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at UTC than Tennessee State University ($24,110.00 vs. $20,484.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UTC ($11,986 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 11.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,542 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 86% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($17,315 vs. $9,309)
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or UTC .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
UTC vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and UTC.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Tennessee State University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,200 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,400)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $7,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $28,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($214 vs. $289)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/