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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $234 |
Diversity |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ECU | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 1,345 students)
ECU vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 684.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than East Carolina University ($34,936.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($14,470 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 16.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,000 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than East Carolina University (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 230.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($29,177 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 175 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming ECU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (77.9%)
ECU vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $700 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,788)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($234 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College 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/