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Overview |
IU East | ETSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 85% |
Admission |
IU East | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU East | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IU East | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at IU East than East Tennessee State University ($21,356.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than ETSU ($9,484 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 0.3% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($10,244 vs. $10,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Indiana University East (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,228 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 107 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Indiana University East (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $32,900)
- East Tennessee State University and IU East graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- East Tennessee State University and IU East graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/