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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State Purdue WVU IU UNC Chapel Hill Butler| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 59% |
Admission |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $256 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than IUPUI based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 25,979 students)
IUPUI vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or ECU?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 101.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at IUPUI than East Carolina University ($31,410.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than ECU ($11,462 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 4% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,816 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than East Carolina University (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 35.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($12,201 vs. $9,020)
IUPUI vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 39 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $4,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,900)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($23,090 vs. $24,788)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($238 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/