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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State Simmons University Suffolk University WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion| Emmanuel College | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,012 students)
Emmanuel College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or ECU?
- Emmanuel College is 898.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Emmanuel College than East Carolina University ($44,448.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Emmanuel College ($14,410 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 54.7% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($10,816 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 232.1% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($29,956 vs. $9,020)
Emmanuel College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Emmanuel College (79.7%)
Emmanuel College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than East Carolina University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $6,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/