- Both East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Western Carolina University are public.
- ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN and Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
- ETSU has more expensive tuition of $13,790 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than ETSU (85.47%).
- Western Carolina University has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than ETSU (1,060).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than Western Carolina University (11,635 students).
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| #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Johnson City, TN | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
ETSU| Known as | Western | |
| 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 | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
| $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
| $7,272 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 85.47% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
| 29.36% | Yield | 26.53% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,483 | Total Students | 11,635 |
| 10,554 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
| 2,929 | Graduate | 1,679 |
| 2,026 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $40,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 773 Full-time 265 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |