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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 | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $211 |
Diversity |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ECU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 3,059 students)
ECU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 605.3% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at University of Charleston than East Carolina University ($31,400.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than University of Charleston ($14,410 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,200 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 148.6% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($22,422 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 59 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
ECU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than University of Charleston (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,788)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($211 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/