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Tennessee Tech Tennessee WKU Middle Tennessee State University Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University WSC GS Ohio University Belmont CofC| University of Nebraska at Kearney | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | UTC | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
UNK | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 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 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $214 |
Diversity |
UNK | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 6,041 students)
UNK vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 28.5% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at UTC than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($24,110.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than UNK ($14,417 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,500 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 27.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,309 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or UNK .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 38 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UTC (82.6%)
UNK vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $2,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $458 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,250)
- UTC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($214 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/