- Carson-Newman University is a private school while The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Carson-Newman University has more expensive tuition of $34,700 than UTC ($18,208).
- Carson-Newman University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.36% than UTC (82.79%).
- UTC has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Carson-Newman University (1,060).
- UTC is larger with 11,283 students than Carson-Newman University (2,586 students).
| Carson-Newman University View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #6 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Chattanooga, TN |
| Known as | UTC | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $10,144 Tennessee residents $18,208 out-of-state |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $10,788 Tennessee residents $18,852 out-of-state |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $9,159 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 82.79% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 35.84% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 11,283 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 9,884 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 1,399 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 1,024 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) $4,457 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) $6,807 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 498 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,371 Full-time 655 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,352 for Faculties $59,064 Part-time |