- Both The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) and Western Carolina University are public.
- UTC is located in Chattanooga, TN and Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
- UTC has more expensive tuition of $18,208 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than UTC (82.79%).
- Western Carolina University has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than UTC (1,100).
- Western Carolina University is larger with 11,635 students than UTC (11,283 students).
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga View More Rivals | Western Carolina University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Tennessee | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chattanooga, TN | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
UTC| Known as | Western | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | ||
| $10,144 Tennessee residents $18,208 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
| $10,788 Tennessee residents $18,852 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
| $9,159 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 82.79% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
| 35.84% | Yield | 26.53% |
| 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,283 | Total Students | 11,635 |
| 9,884 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
| 1,399 | Graduate | 1,679 |
| 1,024 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) $6,807 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 498 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| 1,371 Full-time 655 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $80,352 for Faculties $59,064 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |