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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,545 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,150 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,470 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,380 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or ETSU?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 76.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than East Tennessee State University ($25,534.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($14,350 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($9,613 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 27.6% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,150 vs. $8,739)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 46 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than ETSU (85.3%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than East Tennessee State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $18,000 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,409 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,909)
- ETSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/