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Overview |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 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 |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $211 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or ETSU?
- Columbia College is 175.2% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Columbia College than East Tennessee State University ($21,250.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Columbia College ($14,350 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 14.4% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,400 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 84.1% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($16,089 vs. $8,739)
Columbia College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 97 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Columbia College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than East Tennessee State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $34,700)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,264)
- ETSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/