- Both The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- UTC has more expensive tuition of $18,208 than ETSU ($13,790).
- UTC has tighter acceptance rate of 82.79% than ETSU (85.47%).
- UTC has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than ETSU (1,060).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than UTC (11,283 students).
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga View More Rivals | East Tennessee State University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Tennessee | Rankings | #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chattanooga, TN | Location | Johnson City, TN |
UTC| Known as | ETSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,144 Tennessee residents $18,208 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state |
| $10,788 Tennessee residents $18,852 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state |
| $9,159 | Financial Aid | $7,272 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 82.79% | Acceptance Rate | 85.47% |
| 35.84% | Yield | 29.36% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,283 | Total Students | 13,483 |
| 9,884 | Undergraduate | 10,554 |
| 1,399 | Graduate | 2,929 |
| 1,024 | Online Enrollment | 2,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) $6,807 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 498 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 773 Full-time 265 Part-time |
| 1,371 Full-time 655 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $80,352 for Faculties $59,064 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time |