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Overview |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $289 |
Diversity |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
ECU | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 158 students)
ECU vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 135.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at ECU than Laurel University ($20,729.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Laurel University ($14,410 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 16.6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,280 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than East Carolina University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($9,020 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 159 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
ECU vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Laurel 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 Laurel University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than East Carolina University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $38,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $3,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,969)
- ECU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($256 vs. $289)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/