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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 | Averett University Non Traditional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 472 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $11,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $4,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| 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 | AU GPS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 25% |
Students |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | AU GPS | ||
| 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 AU GPS based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 472 students)
ECSU vs. AU GPS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or AU GPS?
- Averett University Non Traditional Programs is 1,052% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at AU GPS than Elizabeth City State University ($11,520.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University Non Traditional Programs are 82.7% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($4,776 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Averett University Non Traditional Programs (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is ?% larger than aid received Averett University Non Traditional Programs ($8,877 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or AU GPS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU GPS or ECSU .
ECSU vs. AU GPS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or AU GPS? 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 AU GPS and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at AU GPS is higher than Elizabeth City State University (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Averett University Non Traditional Programs earn on average $17,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $30,700)
- Averett University Non Traditional Programs students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,125)
- AU GPS graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More AU GPS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/