Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Louisville's yield is 8 pts higher than East Carolina's
Yield rate - 2
U. Louisville admits 79% vs. 89% at East Carolina
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. LouisvilleAccessible
- East CarolinaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. LouisvilleTest-optional
- East CarolinaTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Louisville
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
East Carolina
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Louisville | East Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why