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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 | Bethel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 99 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | bethel-college.com | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $7,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $11,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
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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 | Bethel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 55% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bethel College | ||
| 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 Bethel College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 99 students)
ECSU vs. Bethel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bethel College?
- Bethel College is 620% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Bethel College than Elizabeth City State University ($7,200.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 27.2% lower than costs at Bethel College ($8,727 vs. $11,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Bethel College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bethel College ($8,877 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bethel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College or ECSU .
ECSU vs. Bethel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Bethel 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 Bethel College and ECSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/