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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 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 93% |
Admission |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 900/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 1,448 students)
ECU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 81.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at ECU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,729.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than ECU ($11,015 vs. $14,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 18.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,000 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than East Carolina University (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 8.4% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($9,577 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 71 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming ECU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
ECU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $787 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,788)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($248 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/