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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 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 45% |
Admission |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $191 |
Diversity |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 1,770 students)
ECU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 606.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at LGCNHS than East Carolina University ($31,438.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than LGCNHS ($14,470 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 95.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,000 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Carolina University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (57% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,836 vs. $6,657)
ECU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or ECU .
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
ECU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and ECU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $7,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,788)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($191 vs. $256)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/