| ECU vs. NCAT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#270 in National Universities #18 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #269 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,361 North Carolina Residents $23,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,813 North Carolina Residents $20,673 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,658 North Carolina Residents $20,807 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,368 North Carolina Residents $21,168 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,666 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier89.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.90% |
| Favorable17.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.02% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,940 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,311 |
| Larger21,445 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,497 |
| Larger5,495 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,814 |
| Larger8,356 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,656 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher63% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,339) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,540) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,380) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,116) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,744 | Number of faculty | 845 |
| Lower$86,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,613 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.