Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Tennessee-Chattanooga's yield is 12 pts higher than Saginaw Valley State's
Yield rate - 2
U. Tennessee-Chattanooga's SAT midpoint is 35 points higher than Saginaw Valley State's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Tennessee-Chattanooga admits 72% vs. 78% at Saginaw Valley State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Tennessee-ChattanoogaAccessiblefrom TennesseeSelectivefrom other states
- Saginaw Valley StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Tennessee-ChattanoogaTest scores required
- Saginaw Valley StateTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Tennessee-Chattanooga
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 48% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Saginaw Valley State
GPA and the high school record are required. 42% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Tennessee-Chattanooga | Saginaw Valley State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Saginaw Valley State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Saginaw Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Saginaw Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why