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Overview |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,481 students)
Columbia International University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or ETSU?
- Columbia International University is 231.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at Columbia International University than East Tennessee State University ($25,620.00 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 International University ($14,350 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($9,613 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Columbia International University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 115.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($18,834 vs. $8,739)
Columbia International University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 23 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than East Tennessee State University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,400)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia International University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia International University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/