- Both The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are public.
- UTC is located in Chattanooga, TN and VMI is located in Lexington, VA.
- VMI has more expensive tuition of $51,186 than UTC ($18,208).
- VMI has tighter acceptance rate of 53.14% than UTC (82.79%).
- VMI has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than UTC (1,100).
- UTC is larger with 11,283 students than VMI (1,512 students).
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga View More Rivals | Virginia Military Institute View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Tennessee | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chattanooga, TN | Location | Lexington, VA |
UTC| Known as | VMI | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,144 Tennessee residents $18,208 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $10,788 Tennessee residents $18,852 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $9,159 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 82.79% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 35.84% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,283 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 9,884 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 1,399 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,024 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) $6,807 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 498 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 1,371 Full-time 655 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $80,352 for Faculties $59,064 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |