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Overview |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,358 students)
ETSU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 346.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than East Tennessee State University ($34,500.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Emory and Henry College ($14,350 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 43.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,613 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 262.1% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($31,643 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 88 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than East Tennessee State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,700 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/