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Overview |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,047 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,848 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,848 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,804 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,386 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,096 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,244 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,828 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lipscomb | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 5,047 students)
Lipscomb vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or ETSU?
- Lipscomb University is 350.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($35,848.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.1% higher at Lipscomb than East Tennessee State University ($35,848.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Lipscomb ($16,033 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 44.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,270 vs. $14,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than East Tennessee State University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 193.6% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($27,096 vs. $9,228)
Lipscomb vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 108 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Lipscomb vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than East Tennessee State University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $6,900 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University and Lipscomb graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- East Tennessee State University and Lipscomb graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/