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Overview |
UTC | Union University | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UTC | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 1030/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTC | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $256 |
Diversity |
UTC | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UTC | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,674 students)
UTC vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Union University?
- Union University is 349.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Union University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($37,000.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Union University ($13,801 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 21% lower than costs at Union University ($10,052 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 191.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($28,671 vs. $9,834)
UTC vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or UTC .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 76 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Union University (47.2%)
UTC vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Union 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 Union University and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $7,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,048 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $24,840)
- UTC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($214 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/