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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 | Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $13,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $13,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $11,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 547 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 34% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 64% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | |||
| 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 |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Carolina 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 Carolina University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 893 students)
ECU vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Carolina University?
- Carolina University is 201% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($13,400.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at ECU than Carolina University ($20,729.00 vs. $13,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Carolina University ($14,470 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 12.7% lower than costs at Carolina University ($11,000 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina University than East Carolina University (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carolina University students is 32.9% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,743 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or ECU .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Carolina University (34%)
ECU vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Carolina 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 Carolina University and ECU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/