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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Middle Tennessee State University Georgia College Mercer WCU Georgia Tech Tennessee FAU| Georgia Southern University | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | ETSU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
GS | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
GS | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 13,483 students)
GS vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 76.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at GS than East Tennessee State University ($15,425.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than GS ($14,350 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,613 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 0.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($8,806 vs. $8,739)
GS vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 21 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
GS vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than East Tennessee State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $4,800 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/