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Allen University Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU Edward Waters College South Carolina State University JCSU UNCG NCAT| Elizabeth City State University | Benedict College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $443 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 99% | ||
| % 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 | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,840 students)
ECSU vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 1,360% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192% higher at Benedict College than Elizabeth City State University ($14,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Benedict College ($4,120 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 32.2% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($6,600 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Elizabeth City State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($12,093 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
ECSU vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Benedict College (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Elizabeth City State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($30,700 vs. $25,000)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $16,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $42,898)
- ECSU graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($270 vs. $443)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/