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Overview |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Columbia International University | ||
| 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 Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,481 students)
ECU vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 475.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Columbia International University than East Carolina University ($25,620.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Columbia International University ($14,410 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 8.7% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,950 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia International University than East Carolina University (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 108.8% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($18,834 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 8 points higher than at Columbia International University (1045)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Columbia International University (23)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
ECU vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Columbia International University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,788)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/