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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga vs The University of Tennessee Southern

Chattanooga, TN · Pulaski, TN · Source: IPEDS federal database

The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaThe University of Tennessee Southern
Acceptance Rate81.1%86.7%
In-State Tuition$10,448$10,924
Out-of-State Tuition$18,512$10,924
Average Net Price$15,347$14,546
Graduation Rate50.0%37.0%
Total Enrollment11,7751,046
Student-Faculty Ratio1814

GradFax Analysis

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga accepts 81.1% of applicants. The University of Tennessee Southern accepts 86.7%. Tuition is close: $10,448 at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, $10,924 at The University of Tennessee Southern. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates 50% of students in 6 years. The University of Tennessee Southern graduates 37%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga or The University of Tennessee Southern?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. It accepts 81.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga or The University of Tennessee Southern more affordable?

The University of Tennessee Southern, on average. After aid, students pay $14,546/year versus $15,347/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: 50% of students finish in 6 years. The University of Tennessee Southern is at 37%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.