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Overview |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $248 |
Diversity |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UTC | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 1,448 students)
UTC vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or West Virginia University Tech?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 2.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at West Virginia University Tech than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($20,120.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than UTC ($11,015 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 29.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,052 vs. $13,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 2.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,834 vs. $9,577)
UTC vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 105 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
UTC vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Tech and UTC.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $3,209 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,792 vs. $24,001)
- UTC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/