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Overview |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or UTC?
- Shawnee State University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at UTC than Shawnee State University ($24,110.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than UTC ($13,313 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 22% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,500 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Shawnee State University (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 20.6% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,309 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Shawnee State University (39% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $4,300 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,300)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,920 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,712)
- UTC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/