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Overview |
CU | ETSU | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CU | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $211 |
Diversity |
CU | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
CU | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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 CU based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,588 students)
CU vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or ETSU?
- Cumberland University is 226.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.5% higher at CU than East Tennessee State University ($25,200.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than CU ($14,350 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 6.9% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,990 vs. $9,613)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 153.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($22,145 vs. $8,739)
CU vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or CU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 79 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CU (3.3)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Cumberland University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $100 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,900)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,229 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,729)
- ETSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/