Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke Marshall University VSU PennWest California Bluefield State College UNCG NCAT WCU| Elizabeth City State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | concord.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $201 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,748 students)
ECSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 754% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.6% higher at Concord University than Elizabeth City State University ($18,780.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Concord University ($4,120 vs. $8,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 15.6% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,727 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Elizabeth City State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($11,120 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 150 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Concord 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 Concord University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Concord University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $2,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $30,700)
- Concord University students graduate with a $6,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,125)
- Concord University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($201 vs. $270)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/