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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion CofC Campbell University| East Carolina University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 4,712 students)
ECU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 243.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Winthrop University than East Carolina University ($29,636.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Winthrop University ($14,410 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 3.1% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,488 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than East Carolina University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 43.7% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($12,961 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 9 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
ECU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Winthrop University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,500)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/