| ETSU vs. Samford |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#334 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #134 in National Universities #1 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,216 Tennessee Residents $13,726 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,150 |
| expensive$11,366 Tennessee Residents $26,486 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,797 |
| Less$11,563 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,420 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier86.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.36% |
| Lower24.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,728 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,097 |
| Larger10,829 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,210 |
| Larger2,899 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,887 |
| Larger2,762 | Online Student Population | Smaller412 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,019 | Number of faculty | 550 |
| Lower$77,109 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,754 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.