Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tennessee Tech Tennessee WKU Middle Tennessee State University Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University GS Ohio University Belmont CofC KSU| Johnson University | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | utc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $7,992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $214 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 939 students)
Johnson University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or UTC?
- Johnson University is 117.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at UTC than Johnson University ($24,110.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Johnson University ($14,417 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 9.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($8,664 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Johnson University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University students is 1.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,423 vs. $9,309)
Johnson University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 52 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson 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 Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $9,500 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $31,100)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $588 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $21,380)
- UTC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson University graduates. ($214 vs. $221)
- More Johnson 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/