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Overview |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 23% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at UTC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,110.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than UTC ($11,251 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 35.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,500 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 16.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,868 vs. $9,309)
UNCSA vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 21 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $1,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA 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/