- Both East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are public.
- ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN and VMI is located in Lexington, VA.
- VMI has more expensive tuition of $51,186 than ETSU ($13,790).
- VMI has tighter acceptance rate of 53.14% than ETSU (85.47%).
- VMI has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than ETSU (1,060).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than VMI (1,512 students).
East Tennessee State University View More Rivals | Virginia Military Institute View More Rivals | |
| #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Johnson City, TN | Location | Lexington, VA |
ETSU| Known as | VMI | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $7,272 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 85.47% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 29.36% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,483 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 10,554 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 2,929 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,026 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 773 Full-time 265 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |