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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 3% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at ETSU than PennWest Edinboro ($11,790.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 13.5% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,270 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than PennWest Edinboro (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,228 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 118 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ETSU (3.33)
PennWest Edinboro vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro or ETSU? 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 ETSU and PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than East Tennessee State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,700)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/