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Overview |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,140 students)
ETSU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Augusta University?
- East Tennessee State University is 12% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Augusta University than East Tennessee State University ($22,270.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than ETSU ($13,572 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 4% lower than costs at Augusta University ($9,613 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 2.9% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($8,995 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 23 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming ETSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and ETSU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $40,000)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/