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Overview |
Eastern | ECU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
Eastern | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $256 |
Diversity |
Eastern | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | ECU | ||
| 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or ECU?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 114.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at ECU than Eastern Kentucky University ($20,729.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than ECU ($10,806 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 4.4% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($10,360 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than East Carolina University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 17.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($10,583 vs. $9,020)
Eastern vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 25 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or ECU? 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 ECU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,093 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,788)
- Eastern graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/