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Overview |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $232 |
Diversity |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECU | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 4,913 students)
ECU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 151.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than East Carolina University ($22,170.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than ECU ($13,835 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 13.6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,520 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than East Carolina University (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 33.5% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($12,038 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 103 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
ECU vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,788)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/