- Both East Carolina University (ECU) and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- ECU has more expensive tuition of $23,638 than UNC Charlotte ($21,876).
- UNC Charlotte has tighter acceptance rate of 65.84% than ECU (79.02%).
- UNC Charlotte is larger with 29,551 students than ECU (27,151 students).
East Carolina University View More Rivals | University of North Carolina at Charlotte View More Rivals | |
| #301 in National Universities #27 in North Carolina | Rankings | #230 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greenville, NC | Location | Charlotte, NC |
ECU| Known as | UNC Charlotte | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,361 North Carolina residents $23,638 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,214 North Carolina residents $21,876 out-of-state |
| $7,658 North Carolina residents $20,807 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,869 North Carolina residents $22,438 out-of-state |
| $8,597 | Financial Aid | $7,577 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 79.02% | Acceptance Rate | 65.84% |
| 34.80% | Yield | 30.69% |
| Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,151 | Total Students | 29,551 |
| 21,688 | Undergraduate | 23,461 |
| 5,463 | Graduate | 6,090 |
| 7,807 | Online Enrollment | 3,111 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $45,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,339) $5,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,039) $7,322 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,357 Full-time 286 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,095 Full-time 479 Part-time |
| 5,388 Full-time 462 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,579 Full-time 594 Part-time |
| $77,368 for Faculties $56,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,970 for Faculties $62,452 Part-time |