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UNCG ASU UofSC WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State Clemson CSU Elon WVU| East Carolina University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | CofC | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ECU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 54% | ||
Campus |
ECU | CofC | ||
| 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 10,885 students)
ECU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 181.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at CofC than East Carolina University ($35,338.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than CofC ($14,410 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 20.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,816 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 5.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($9,499 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or ECU .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 88 points higher than at ECU (1053)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ECU (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than CofC (75.7%)
ECU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or CofC? 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 CofC and ECU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than East Carolina University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $2,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,900)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,788)
- CofC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/