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Overview |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 2,407 students)
ECU vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 522.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Immaculata University than East Carolina University ($27,700.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Immaculata University ($14,470 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 17% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($11,000 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 76.5% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($15,598 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 78 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata 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 (90.1%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
ECU vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Immaculata University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $11,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/