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Overview |
Stockton | ECU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 59% |
Admission |
Stockton | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $256 |
Diversity |
Stockton | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 9,080 students)
Stockton vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or ECU?
- Stockton University is 186.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at ECU than Stockton University ($20,729.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Stockton ($14,410 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 25.4% lower than costs at Stockton University ($10,816 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than East Carolina University (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 29% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,635 vs. $9,020)
Stockton vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 21 points higher than at ECU (1053)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Stockton vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than East Carolina University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $5,200 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $43,900)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,680 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $24,788)
- Stockton graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($218 vs. $256)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/