| UNCW vs. ECSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,536 North Carolina Residents $10,536 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,911 North Carolina Residents $21,973 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,033 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,628 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,015 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier64.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.22% |
| Favorable21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.00% |
| 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,848 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,258 |
| Larger15,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,154 |
| Larger3,594 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller104 |
| Larger4,303 | Online Student Population | Smaller554 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,583) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,426) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,133 | Number of faculty | 125 |
| Higher$90,363 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,770 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.