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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 90% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Georgia Southwestern than East Tennessee State University ($14,786.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than ETSU ($12,186 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 7.1% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,978 vs. $9,613)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 8.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,472 vs. $8,739)
Georgia Southwestern vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 101 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,100)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/