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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| Brevard College | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 26,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,400 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,938 | $14,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,517 | $8,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,582 | 22,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,020 | 20,073 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1220 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 787 students)
Brevard College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or ECU?
- Brevard College is 560.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Brevard College than East Carolina University ($29,400.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Brevard College ($14,470 vs. $26,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 21.8% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,000 vs. $13,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than East Carolina University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 109.6% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($18,517 vs. $8,836)
Brevard College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Brevard College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Brevard College (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,100)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $212 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($24,788 vs. $25,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/