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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 | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
ECU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ECU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Lander 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 4,167 students)
ECU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 140.3% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at ECU than Lander University ($20,729.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Lander University ($14,410 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 1.1% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,700 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than East Carolina University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 19.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($10,763 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 131 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming ECU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lander University (67.4%)
ECU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or Lander 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 Lander University and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Lander University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,000)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/