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Overview |
York | ECSU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
York | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
York | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $270 |
Diversity |
York | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
York | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
York | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,149 students)
York vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or ECSU?
- CUNY York College is 593% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at York than Elizabeth City State University ($14,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than York ($4,120 vs. $6,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 105.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($8,727 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Elizabeth City State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($9,036 vs. $8,877)
York vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 41 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at York (3.15)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than CUNY York College (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $12,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $30,700)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $17,325 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,125)
- York graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($90 vs. $270)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/