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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,796 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,896 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,896 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,856 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,835 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,297 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 527 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell College | 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 Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,796 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or ETSU?
- Truett McConnell College is 196.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($22,896.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at Truett-McConnell College than East Tennessee State University ($22,896.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Truett-McConnell College ($14,350 vs. $18,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 8.5% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,856 vs. $9,613)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truett McConnell College students is 86.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($16,297 vs. $8,739)
Truett-McConnell College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 130 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Truett-McConnell College (80.8%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell College 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Truett McConnell College (44% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,500)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Truett-McConnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/