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Overview |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $214 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or UTC?
- Wingate University is 409.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Wingate University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($40,706.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Wingate University ($14,417 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 9.9% lower than costs at Wingate University ($9,500 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 289.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($36,262 vs. $9,309)
Wingate University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 47 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UTC (82.6%)
Wingate University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $12,300 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $5,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $26,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($214 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/