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Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee WKU Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University GS UA Huntsville Ohio University Belmont ETSU CofC| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $165 |
Diversity |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 9,902 students)
UTC vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at UTC than Tennessee Technological University ($24,110.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Tennessee Tech ($14,417 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 10.5% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,500 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 9.9% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,309 vs. $8,471)
UTC vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or UTC .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 15 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming UTC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
UTC vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,600)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,792 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,792)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($165 vs. $214)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/