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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University| Elizabeth City State University | Apex School of Theology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | apexsot.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $17,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $10,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $1,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $44,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $454 |
Diversity |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 100% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | ASOT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than ASOT based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 554 students)
ECSU vs. ASOT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or ASOT?
- Apex School of Theology is 380% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at ECSU than Apex School of Theology ($5,000.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than ASOT ($4,120 vs. $10,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 102.8% lower than costs at Apex School of Theology ($8,727 vs. $17,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Apex School of Theology than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 470.9% larger than aid received Apex School of Theology ($8,877 vs. $1,555)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or ASOT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASOT or ECSU .
ECSU vs. ASOT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or ASOT? 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 ASOT and ECSU.
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $17,875 lower median federal student loan debt than ASOT graduates. ($26,125 vs. $44,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than ASOT graduates. ($270 vs. $454)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASOT students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/