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Overview |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,748 students)
ETSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Concord University than East Tennessee State University ($18,780.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than ETSU ($8,464 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 5% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,613 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 27.2% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,120 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 74 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Concord University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/