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Overview |
ECU | Washington State | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 87% |
Admission |
ECU | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $211 |
Diversity |
ECU | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ECU | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Washington State based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 26,490 students)
ECU vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 146.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,976.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Washington State than East Carolina University ($27,052.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Washington State ($14,470 vs. $18,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 19.4% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,000 vs. $13,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than East Carolina University (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 17.4% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($10,370 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 14 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Washington State 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 (90.1%) than Washington State (85.4%)
ECU vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Washington State? 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 Washington State and ECU.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than East Carolina University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $43,900)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($20,429 vs. $24,788)
- Washington State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($211 vs. $256)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/