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Overview |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 89% |
Admission |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $229 |
Diversity |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 6,787 students)
ECU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Fayetteville State University?
- East Carolina University is 345.2% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($4,452.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.6% higher at ECU than Fayetteville State University ($20,729.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than ECU ($6,355 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 14.6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,440 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than East Carolina University (89% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 11.4% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($10,050 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 183 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming ECU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
ECU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Fayetteville State University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,627 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,788)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($229 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/