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WSSU North Carolina Central University NSU University of North Carolina at Pembroke Methodist VSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB WCU| Elizabeth City State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $229 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Fayetteville State University?
- Elizabeth City State University and Fayetteville State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at ECSU as Fayetteville State University ($5,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Fayetteville State University ($4,120 vs. $6,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($8,727 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Fayetteville State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($10,050 vs. $8,877)
ECSU vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 26 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than ECSU (74.2%)
ECSU vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Fayetteville State University (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $30,700)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,964 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,125)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($229 vs. $270)
- More Fayetteville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/