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Overview |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,270 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,053 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,562 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,801 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,285 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3%Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 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 |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $211 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg University | 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,086 students)
Heidelberg University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or ETSU?
- Heidelberg University is 326.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.3% higher at Heidelberg University than East Tennessee State University ($32,900.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Heidelberg University ($14,350 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($9,613 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 203.9% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($26,562 vs. $8,739)
Heidelberg University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 35 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Heidelberg University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg University 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than East Tennessee State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $700 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/