| UNCG vs. ECU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#236 in National Universities #12 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #270 in National Universities #18 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,661 North Carolina Residents $24,012 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,361 North Carolina Residents $23,638 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,614 North Carolina Residents $23,329 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,658 North Carolina Residents $20,807 Out-of-State |
| More$8,661 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,205 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter88.51% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.21% |
| Favorable21.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.10% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller18,012 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,940 |
| Smaller14,416 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,445 |
| Smaller3,596 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,495 |
| Smaller4,721 | Online Student Population | Larger8,356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,660) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,339) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,049) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,380) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,044 | Number of faculty | 1,744 |
| Higher$87,777 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,484 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.