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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 | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | UNG | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 88% |
Admission |
ECU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $170 |
Diversity |
ECU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ECU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 18,029 students)
ECU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or UNG?
- East Carolina University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($4,452.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at ECU than University of North Georgia ($20,729.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than ECU ($11,721 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 10.5% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,816 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Georgia than East Carolina University (88% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 19.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,020 vs. $7,574)
ECU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 40 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UNG (69.6%)
ECU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or UNG? 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 UNG and ECU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $200 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,900)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,788)
- UNG graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($170 vs. $256)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/