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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University UIC University of North Carolina at Pembroke Northeastern Illinois University VSU DePaul EIU UNCG NCAT| Chicago State University | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | ECSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
CSU | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $270 |
Diversity |
CSU | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
CSU | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CSU | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 2,149 students)
CSU vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or ECSU?
- Chicago State University is 665.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at CSU than Elizabeth City State University ($7,656.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than CSU ($4,120 vs. $6,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 58.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,727 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Elizabeth City State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 79% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($15,891 vs. $8,877)
CSU vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 31 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or ECSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ECSU and CSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Chicago State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,125 vs. $31,250)
- ECSU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($270 vs. $323)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/