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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $124 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 227 students)
ECSU vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Centra College?
- Centra College is 824% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Centra College than Elizabeth City State University ($9,240.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Centra College ($4,120 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Centra College ($8,727 vs. $9,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Centra College ($8,877 vs. $6,495)
ECSU vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or ECSU .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Centra College (40%)
ECSU vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Centra 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 Centra College and ECSU.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $14,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,700)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,083 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($12,042 vs. $26,125)
- Centra College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($124 vs. $270)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/