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Overview |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 13,483 students)
Georgia State vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Georgia State than East Tennessee State University ($22,389.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Georgia State ($14,350 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 43.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($9,613 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 32.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,563 vs. $8,739)
Georgia State vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 12 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than East Tennessee State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,699)
- ETSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State 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/