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Overview |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,484 students)
ECU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 778.3% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Alvernia University than East Carolina University ($39,100.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Alvernia University ($14,410 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 29.7% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,816 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 185.6% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($25,757 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 55 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
ECU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Alvernia University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/