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Overview |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $320 |
Diversity |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ECU | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 7,553 students)
ECU vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or North Carolina Central University?
- East Carolina University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($4,452.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at ECU than North Carolina Central University ($20,729.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than ECU ($13,708 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 9.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,816 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than East Carolina University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 79.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($16,168 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 174 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming ECU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
ECU vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than North Carolina Central University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $8,700 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,200)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $6,212 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $31,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($256 vs. $320)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University 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/