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Overview |
PC | ETSU | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $211 |
Diversity |
PC | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
PC | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or ETSU?
- Presbyterian College is 404.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.1% higher at PC than East Tennessee State University ($38,990.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than PC ($14,350 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,613 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 293.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($34,379 vs. $8,739)
PC vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 14 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than East Tennessee State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,700 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,108)
- ETSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/