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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 | Shepherd University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 95% |
Admission |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $229 |
Diversity |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 3,318 students)
ECU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at ECU than Shepherd University ($20,729.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than ECU ($12,651 vs. $14,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 2.8% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($11,000 vs. $11,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than East Carolina University (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,836 vs. $8,183)
ECU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 58 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ECU (3.33)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than ECU (90.1%)
ECU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Shepherd University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,565 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $24,788)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($229 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/