| ECU vs. UNCW |
#270 in National Universities #18 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #202 in National Universities #9 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,361 North Carolina Residents $23,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,658 North Carolina Residents $20,807 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State |
| More$8,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,033 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier89.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.24% |
| Lower17.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.02% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Smaller18,848 |
| Larger21,445 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,254 |
| Larger5,495 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,594 |
| Larger8,356 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,303 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,339) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,380) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,744 | Number of faculty | 1,133 |
| Lower$86,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,363 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.