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Overview |
Barton College | ECU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Barton College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Barton College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Barton College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or ECU?
- Barton College is 672.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Barton College than East Carolina University ($34,400.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Barton College ($14,410 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 2.6% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,816 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 159.8% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($23,431 vs. $9,020)
Barton College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 94 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than ECU (92.3%)
Barton College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or ECU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ECU and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Barton College (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $38,700)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/