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Overview |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $193 |
Diversity |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 3,327 students)
UTC vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 241.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($27,300.00 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 Trevecca Nazarene University ($14,417 vs. $16,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 4.2% lower than costs at Trevecca Nazarene University ($9,500 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 125.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($21,013 vs. $9,309)
UTC vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 61 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
UTC vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $4,400 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $40,600)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,792)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($193 vs. $214)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/