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Tennessee Tech Tennessee WKU Middle Tennessee State University Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University GS Ohio University Belmont CofC KSU| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTC | UNG | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
UTC | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UTC | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $170 |
Diversity |
UTC | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTC | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UTC | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 11,283 students)
UTC vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or UNG?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 96.2% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at UTC than University of North Georgia ($24,110.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than UTC ($11,721 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 25.8% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($9,500 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of North Georgia (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 22.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,309 vs. $7,574)
UTC vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 74 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UNG (69.6%)
UTC vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or UNG? 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 UNG and UTC.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $3,500 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,600)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $4,292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,792)
- UNG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($170 vs. $214)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/