- East Carolina University (ECU) is a public school while Gardner-Webb University (GWU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- GWU has more expensive tuition of $33,450 than ECU ($23,638).
- GWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.70% than ECU (79.02%).
- ECU is larger with 27,151 students than GWU (3,144 students).
East Carolina University View More Rivals | Gardner-Webb University View More Rivals | |
| #301 in National Universities #27 in North Carolina | Rankings | #200 in National Universities #10 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Greenville, NC | Location | Boiling Springs, NC |
ECU| Known as | GWU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,361 North Carolina residents $23,638 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,450 |
| $7,658 North Carolina residents $20,807 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,300 |
| $8,597 | Financial Aid | $20,529 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 79.02% | Acceptance Rate | 52.70% |
| 34.80% | Yield | 24.38% |
| Test Scores | 1,105 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,151 | Total Students | 3,144 |
| 21,688 | Undergraduate | 1,812 |
| 5,463 | Graduate | 1,332 |
| 7,807 | Online Enrollment | 897 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $45,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,339) $5,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) $5,410 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,357 Full-time 286 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 149 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 5,388 Full-time 462 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 459 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $77,368 for Faculties $56,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,531 for Faculties $46,122 Part-time |