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Overview |
ETSU | South College | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
ETSU | South College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ETSU | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $359 |
Diversity |
ETSU | South College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ETSU | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 50% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than South College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 6,182 students)
ETSU vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or South College?
- South College is 113% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($16,450.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at South College than East Tennessee State University ($16,450.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than South College ($14,350 vs. $14,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 89.1% lower than costs at South College ($9,613 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than South College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South College students is 49.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($13,048 vs. $8,739)
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or ETSU .
ETSU vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or South 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 South College and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than South College (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $29,200)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $14,277 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $34,777)
- ETSU graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($211 vs. $359)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/