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Overview |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at IU South Bend than East Tennessee State University ($20,634.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than ETSU ($8,785 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 4.6% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,190 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,739 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 113 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
IU South Bend vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Indiana University South Bend (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,100)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,530)
- ETSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/