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Overview |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or ETSU?
- Barton College is 345.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.3% higher at Barton College than East Tennessee State University ($34,400.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Barton College ($14,350 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Barton College ($9,613 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 168.1% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($23,431 vs. $8,739)
Barton College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 109 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Barton College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or ETSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ETSU and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than East Tennessee State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,700)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/