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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 | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $201 |
Diversity |
ECU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 1,748 students)
ECU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 91.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at ECU than Concord University ($20,729.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than ECU ($8,464 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 7.2% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,090 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than East Carolina University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 23.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,120 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 59 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Concord University (91.4%)
ECU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Concord 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 Concord University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Concord University (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,788)
- Concord University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($201 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/