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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 | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | ECSU | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 92% |
Admission |
ECU | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $270 |
Diversity |
ECU | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ECU | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
ECU | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECU vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or ECSU?
- East Carolina University is 345.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($4,452.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.6% higher at ECU than Elizabeth City State University ($20,729.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than ECU ($4,120 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 23.9% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($8,727 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than East Carolina University (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($9,020 vs. $8,877)
ECU vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 209 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming ECU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECU vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or ECSU? 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 ECSU and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Elizabeth City State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $13,200 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $30,700)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($24,788 vs. $26,125)
- ECU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($256 vs. $270)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/