- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) is a public school while Furman University is a private school.
- UTC is located in Chattanooga, TN and Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than UTC ($18,208).
- Furman University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.18% than UTC (82.79%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than UTC (1,100).
- UTC is larger with 11,283 students than Furman University (2,443 students).
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| #6 in Tennessee | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chattanooga, TN | Location | Greenville, SC |
UTC| Known as | Furman | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,144 Tennessee residents $18,208 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $10,788 Tennessee residents $18,852 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $9,159 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 82.79% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 35.84% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,283 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 9,884 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 1,399 | Graduate | 160 |
| 1,024 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) $6,807 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 498 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 1,371 Full-time 655 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $80,352 for Faculties $59,064 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |