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Overview |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 85% |
Admission |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 7% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 249.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at ETSU than Macon State College ($11,790.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 52.1% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($6,750 vs. $10,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Macon State College (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,228 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Macon State College (44% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/