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Overview |
CSU | ETSU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CSU | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or ETSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 281.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.7% higher at CSU than East Tennessee State University ($29,490.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than CSU ($14,350 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 17% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,613 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 202.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($26,417 vs. $8,739)
CSU vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 38 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than ETSU (85.3%)
CSU vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Charleston Southern University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,800)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/