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Overview |
CSE | ECSU | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
CSE | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
CSE | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
CSE | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
CSE | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or ECSU?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 3,190% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 558% higher at CSE than Elizabeth City State University ($32,900.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than CSE ($4,120 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 46% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,727 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 236.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($29,905 vs. $8,877)
CSE vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 38 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at CSE (3.12)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Elizabeth City State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $14,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $30,700)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,125)
- CSE graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/