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Overview |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 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 | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $214 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | 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 Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at UTC than Humboldt State University ($24,110.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than UTC ($14,325 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 32% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($9,500 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Humboldt State University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 0.5% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,309 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 97 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming UTC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than UTC (82.6%)
Humboldt State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $1,600 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $1,292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,792)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/