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Overview |
ECSU | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 70 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | carolina.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $7,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $13,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $4,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Carolina Christian 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 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Carolina Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| 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 | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
ECSU | Carolina Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Carolina Christian 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 Carolina Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 70 students)
ECSU vs. Carolina Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Carolina Christian College?
- Carolina Christian College is 660% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,600.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Carolina Christian College than Elizabeth City State University ($7,600.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Carolina Christian College ($4,120 vs. $13,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina Christian College are 36.4% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($6,400 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carolina Christian College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 92.1% larger than aid received Carolina Christian College ($8,877 vs. $4,620)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Carolina Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina Christian College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Carolina Christian College (2.6)
ECSU vs. Carolina Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Carolina Christian 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 Carolina Christian College and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Carolina Christian College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/