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Overview |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or UTC?
- University of Michigan Flint is 57.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at UM-Flint than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($24,882.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than UTC ($10,840 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($9,500 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 43.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($13,389 vs. $9,309)
UM-Flint vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 95 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or UTC? 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 UTC and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than University of Michigan Flint (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $1,900 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/