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Overview |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ECU | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ECU | La Salle 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 La Salle University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 3,554 students)
ECU vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 669.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($34,270.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at La Salle University than East Carolina University ($34,270.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than La Salle University ($14,470 vs. $20,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 41.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($11,000 vs. $15,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than East Carolina University (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 192.1% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($25,808 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 63 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than La Salle University (86.2%)
ECU vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or La Salle 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 La Salle University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than East Carolina University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $14,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/