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Georgia State KSU UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State Georgia VSU WVU| Georgia Southern University | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | ECU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 26,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $14,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $8,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 57% |
Admission |
GS | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 22,289 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 20,073 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1050/1200 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $256 |
Diversity |
GS | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GS | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than GS based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 26,041 students)
GS vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or ECU?
- East Carolina University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($4,452.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at ECU than Georgia Southern University ($20,729.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than GS ($14,470 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 0.1% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,993 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than East Carolina University (89% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($8,836 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 36 points higher than at ECU (1053)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ECU (23)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or ECU? 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 ECU and GS.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Georgia Southern University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,900)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,788 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,788)
- GS graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/