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Overview |
CBU | ETSU | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
CBU | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CBU | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CBU | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or ETSU?
- Christian Brothers University is 360% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208% higher at CBU than East Tennessee State University ($35,520.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than CBU ($14,350 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,613 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 208.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($26,964 vs. $8,739)
CBU vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 37 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than ETSU (85.3%)
CBU vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than East Tennessee State University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $10,600 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/