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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $155 |
Diversity |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 9,140 students)
ECU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 54.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Augusta University than East Carolina University ($22,270.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than ECU ($13,572 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 8.2% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,998 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than East Carolina University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Augusta University ($9,020 vs. $8,995)
ECU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 8 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
ECU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Augusta 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 Augusta University and ECU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $19,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $43,900)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $9,788 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,788)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($155 vs. $256)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/