College comparison

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga vs Valdosta State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN	Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
Acceptance rateValdosta State University is more selective	81%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1013–1210	920–1100
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,074	6,622
Avg net price	$14,265	$10,945
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga reports higher median earnings	$51,151	$49,361
Graduation rate	50%	42%
Median debt	$19,500	$24,779
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga or Valdosta State University harder to get into?

Valdosta State University is more selective: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's acceptance rate is approximately 81% and Valdosta State University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga vs Valdosta State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1013–1210 at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and 920–1100 at Valdosta State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.