- Both Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) are public.
- Citadel is located in Charleston, SC and ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN.
- Citadel has more expensive tuition of $37,370 than ETSU ($13,790).
- Citadel has tighter acceptance rate of 81.07% than ETSU (85.47%).
- Citadel has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than ETSU (1,060).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than Citadel (3,721 students).
Citadel Military College of South Carolina View More Rivals | East Tennessee State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in South Carolina | Rankings | #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Johnson City, TN |
Citadel| Known as | ETSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,570 South Carolina residents $37,370 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state |
| $12,690 South Carolina residents $18,540 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state |
| $12,565 | Financial Aid | $7,272 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 81.07% | Acceptance Rate | 85.47% |
| 32.07% | Yield | 29.36% |
| 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,721 | Total Students | 13,483 |
| 2,695 | Undergraduate | 10,554 |
| 1,026 | Graduate | 2,929 |
| 616 | Online Enrollment | 2,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $59,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 208 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 773 Full-time 265 Part-time |
| 641 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $81,176 for Faculties $62,227 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time |