Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Shaw University Wesleyan University| Chowan University | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $1,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 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 |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $270 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or ECSU?
- Chowan University is 2,488% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 417.6% higher at Chowan University than Elizabeth City State University ($25,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Chowan University ($4,120 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Chowan University ($8,727 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 131.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($20,580 vs. $8,877)
Chowan University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 71 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming ECSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Chowan University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University 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 Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Chowan University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $9,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $35,150)
- ECSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($270 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/