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Overview |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Waynesburg, PA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,366 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waynesburg.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,300 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,300 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,281 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,464 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,630 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Waynesburg College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,366 students)
Waynesburg College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waynesburg College or ETSU?
- Waynesburg University is 253.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Waynesburg College than East Tennessee State University ($27,300.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Waynesburg College ($14,350 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 26.1% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($9,613 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 99.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($17,464 vs. $8,739)
Waynesburg College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waynesburg College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Waynesburg College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 49 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Waynesburg College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than East Tennessee State University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $8,900 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/