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Overview |
ETSU | UNG | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 88% |
Admission |
ETSU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ETSU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $170 |
Diversity |
ETSU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ETSU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 13,586 students)
ETSU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or UNG?
- East Tennessee State University is 94.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at UNG than East Tennessee State University ($14,522.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than ETSU ($11,687 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 19.9% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,270 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than East Tennessee State University (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 42.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,228 vs. $6,456)
ETSU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 55 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than UNG (72.2%)
ETSU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU or UNG? 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 UNG and ETSU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,100 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,000)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNG graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/