FAU vs. ECU
The following statements compare Florida Atlantic University and East Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ECU's tuition ($23,638) is more expensive than FAU ($17,324).
- FAU's acceptance rate (73.44%) is lower than ECU (90.06%).
- FAU has higher yield (21.78%) than ECU (19.63%).
- ECU's SAT score (1,130) is higher than FAU (1,110).
- ECU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than FAU (23 to 1).
- FAU (30,790 students) is larger than ECU (26,785 students) with more enrolled students.
- FAU ($9,289) has higher amount of financial aid than ECU ($8,574).
- FAU's graduation rate (64%) is higher than ECU (62%).

Florida Atlantic University
Public, 4 years • Boca Raton, FL #275 National Universities, #28 in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,879 In-State
$17,324 out-of-state
$17,324 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,289
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
73.44% Acceptance Rate
21.78% Yield
Enrollment
24,614 Undergraduate
6,176 Graduate
6,174 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
879 Faculties (full-time)
3,107 Staffs (full-time)
$88,807 Faculty Salary
$67,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,100 annual charge
-5,200 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,204 annual charge

East Carolina University
Public, 4 years • Greenville, NC #301 National Universities, #27 in North Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,361 In-State
$23,638 out-of-state
$23,638 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,574
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
90.06% Acceptance Rate
19.63% Yield
Enrollment
21,328 Undergraduate
5,457 Graduate
7,929 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,372 Faculties (full-time)
5,271 Staffs (full-time)
$77,368 Faculty Salary
$56,818 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,800 annual charge
-5,549 capacity
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