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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU Middle Tennessee State University NCAT WCU UNC Chapel Hill Tennessee WSSU Austin Peay State University| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 13,483 students)
UNCG vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 74.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at UNCG than East Tennessee State University ($19,581.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than ETSU ($10,979 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,613 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($8,739 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 33 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
UNCG vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than East Tennessee State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $900 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,100)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,737)
- ETSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/