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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Tennessee Tech Old Dominion CNU William & Mary Tennessee UVA WKU WVU| The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTC | VCU | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,283 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,110 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,417 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,309 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
UTC | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,345 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 6,897 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1210 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
UTC | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $240 |
Diversity |
UTC | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTC | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UTC | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 11,283 students)
UTC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at VCU than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($33,726.00 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 VCU ($14,417 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 29.3% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($9,500 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Virginia Commonwealth University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 35.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,583 vs. $9,309)
UTC vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UTC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 10 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming UTC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UTC (3.61)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UTC (82.6%)
UTC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or VCU? 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 VCU and UTC.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,458 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,250)
- UTC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU 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/