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Overview |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $383 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 657 students)
ECSU vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Allen University?
- Allen University is 1,154% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.8% higher at Allen University than Elizabeth City State University ($12,540.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Allen University ($4,120 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 1.7% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($8,584 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Elizabeth City State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($11,268 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Allen University (43.4%)
ECSU vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Allen University? 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 Allen University and ECSU.
- Graduates from Elizabeth City State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $24,300)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $10,994 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $37,119)
- ECSU graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($270 vs. $383)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/