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Overview |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,721 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #298 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citadel.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,857 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,846 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,428 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,253 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,221 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,812 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $211 |
Diversity |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 3,721 students)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or ETSU?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 8.2% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.6% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than East Tennessee State University ($30,857.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($14,350 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 13.4% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,480 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 30.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,428 vs. $8,739)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Citadel Military College of South Carolina or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 5 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Citadel Military College of South Carolina vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than East Tennessee State University (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $18,200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,812)
- ETSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($211 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/