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Overview |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $278 |
Diversity |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 1,326 students)
ECU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 206.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than East Carolina University ($25,534.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($14,470 vs. $17,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,000 vs. $12,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than East Carolina University (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 29.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,412 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 22 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.33)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than ECU (90.1%)
ECU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $14,100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,121 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($24,788 vs. $26,909)
- ECU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($256 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/