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Overview |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 193 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 193 students)
ETSU vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Watkins Institute?
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film is 195.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($22,800.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Watkins Institute than East Tennessee State University ($22,800.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($9,613 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($8,739 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 65 points higher than at Watkins Institute (1003)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Watkins Institute (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at Watkins Institute (3.33)
ETSU vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,700)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Watkins Institute graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Watkins Institute graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/