- Both East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) are public.
- ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN and UNCG is located in Greensboro, NC.
- UNCG has more expensive tuition of $23,339 than ETSU ($13,790).
- UNCG has tighter acceptance rate of 78.04% than ETSU (85.47%).
- UNCG has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than ETSU (1,060).
- UNCG is larger with 17,978 students than ETSU (13,483 students).
East Tennessee State University View More Rivals | University of North Carolina at Greensboro View More Rivals | |
| #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee | Rankings | #279 in National Universities #21 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Johnson City, TN | Location | Greensboro, NC |
ETSU| Known as | UNCG | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,593 North Carolina residents $23,339 out-of-state |
| $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,546 North Carolina residents $22,676 out-of-state |
| $7,272 | Financial Aid | $8,339 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 85.47% | Acceptance Rate | 78.04% |
| 29.36% | Yield | 42.07% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,483 | Total Students | 17,978 |
| 10,554 | Undergraduate | 14,198 |
| 2,929 | Graduate | 3,780 |
| 2,026 | Online Enrollment | 4,196 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,660) $5,881 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 773 Full-time 265 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 887 Full-time 285 Part-time |
| 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,708 Full-time 339 Part-time |
| $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,544 for Faculties $60,259 Part-time |