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Overview |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 3,154 students)
ETSU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 206.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Southern Adventist University than East Tennessee State University ($24,350.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Southern Adventist University ($16,033 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 21.4% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,460 vs. $10,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 35.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($12,495 vs. $9,228)
ETSU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or ETSU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
ETSU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than East Tennessee State University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist 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/