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Overview |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $274 |
Diversity |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ECU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Eastern 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 5,769 students)
ECU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 705.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Eastern University than East Carolina University ($35,864.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Eastern University ($14,410 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 14.9% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,816 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 183.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($25,542 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 27 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
ECU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Eastern 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 Eastern University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than East Carolina University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $2,000 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $1,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $26,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($256 vs. $274)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/