East Tennessee State vs University of South Alabama
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TNCatholic life on campusUniversity of South AlabamaMobile, ALCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of South Alabama: $49,379, against $44,859 at East Tennessee State.
- Median debt is lower at East Tennessee State: $19,442, against $24,929 at University of South Alabama.
- East Tennessee State admits 86% of applicants, and University of South Alabama admits 71%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Johnson City, TN
Mobile, AL
Setting
City
City
Students
13,586
13,768
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
86%
71%
Average SAT
1144
1147
ACT middle 50%
19–26
20–26
Graduation rate
53%
53%
First-year retention
76%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$15,983
$17,648
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,433
$12,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,289
$13,265
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,400
$16,277
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,588
$23,252
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,193
$25,322
Median debt
$19,442
$24,929
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,859
$49,379
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
East Tennessee State University · University of South Alabama