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Overview |
ETSU | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ETSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
ETSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Wheeling 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 749 students)
ETSU vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 263.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.6% higher at Wheeling University than East Tennessee State University ($28,090.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Wheeling University ($14,350 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 20.9% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($9,613 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Wheeling University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 148.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($21,746 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 36 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming ETSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
ETSU vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than East Tennessee State University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $8,100 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/