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Overview |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or ETSU?
- Brescia University is 249.7% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at Brescia University than East Tennessee State University ($27,000.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Brescia University ($14,350 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 9.6% lower than costs at Brescia University ($9,613 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 176.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($24,180 vs. $8,739)
Brescia University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 65 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Brescia University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $2,400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/