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Fayetteville State University South Carolina State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT CAU WCU ECU| Elizabeth City State University | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $332 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,830 students)
ECSU vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 1,547.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at Claflin University than Elizabeth City State University ($16,476.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Claflin University ($4,120 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,727 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Elizabeth City State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is 54.4% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($13,707 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Elizabeth City State University (844) is 29 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming ECSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Claflin University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of Elizabeth City State University and Claflin University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($30,700 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $6,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $32,184)
- ECSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($270 vs. $332)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/