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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss Tennessee Tech UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $206 |
Diversity |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Tennessee | ||
| 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 is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 11,283 students)
UTC vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 41.8% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Tennessee than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($29,522.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Tennessee ($14,417 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 27.9% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($9,500 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than The University of Tennessee (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 13.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,593 vs. $9,309)
UTC vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 127 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
UTC vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Tennessee? 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 and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $15,700 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,792)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/